It is among the best spun polymer fibres in terms of tensile strength, ultimate strain, and especially toughness, even when compared to
synthetic fibres such as Kevlar.
The protein threads could be spun and woven into novel biomaterials, which could provide a sustainable alternative to
synthetic fibres such as Nylon, which are made from petroleum feedstocks.
Not exact matches
Huanca's totemic sculptures merge tactile materials
such as clothing, natural and
synthetic fibres and other cultural artifacts, which are then deconstructed and reassembled to create delicate abstract compositions.