Bolt Threads
Bolt Threads is a material solutions company that develops innovative, sustainable materials for the fashion and beauty industries, collaborating with brands like adidas and Stella McCartney.
Services
Bolt Threads is focused on inventing innovative materials for the fashion and beauty industries. The company collaborates with top-tier brands and supply chain partners to create sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. By leveraging advanced technology, biology, and green chemistry, Bolt Threads aims to re-engineer the entire material production process to minimize environmental impact.
Products
Bolt Threads has developed several groundbreaking materials including Mylo™, B-silk™ protein, and Microsilk™. Mylo™ is a bio-based leather alternative derived from mycelium, the underground root system of fungi. B-silk™ protein is a biomaterial made with renewable resources like sugar, water, and yeast, and used across beauty, textiles, and biomedicine. Microsilk™ is a sustainable textile spun from spider silk proteins, produced via fermentation and traditional textile methods.
Collaborations and Partnerships
The company works closely with renowned brands such as adidas, lululemon, and Stella McCartney. Together, they focus on developing and utilizing Mylo™ in their products. Bolt Threads also heads a consortium including adidas, Kering, lululemon, and Stella McCartney to invest in material innovation with Mylo™. Through these partnerships, Bolt Threads aims to lead the way in sustainable material solutions.
Sustainability Efforts
Bolt Threads is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable inputs and green chemistry. The company’s materials, including Microsilk™ and B-silk™ protein, are designed to be biodegradable. Mylo™ materials are produced in a vertical farming facility powered entirely by renewable energy. These efforts have earned Bolt Threads a gold rating from the Leather Working Group and California Green Business Certification.
History and Milestones
Founded in 2009, Bolt Threads introduced its spider silk fibers in 2012. The company launched its first commercial product, a tie made from Microsilk™, in 2017. In 2020, Bolt Threads announced the Mylo™ consortium and in 2021, revealed Mylo™ products in collaboration with Stella McCartney, adidas, and lululemon. The company has been recognized for its innovation and sustainability initiatives, impacting the fashion and beauty sectors significantly.