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Bizarre Germinating Garments

The Bioalloy Micro'be' Fermented Wine Dress Grows With Your Body

— June 8, 2012 — Unique
The Bioalloy Micro'be' fermented wine dress is a living and breathing biological outfit made of -- you guessed it -- aged red wine. The concept is certainly unorthodox, but may provide a space-aged and sustainable solution to textile shortages.

Project Fermented Fashion was developed by Australian scientists at the University of Western Australia. Utilizing a bacteria culture called 'Acetobacter,' the team was able to create a revolutionary fabric that is weaved by microbes. The bacteria is the same one used to brew wine into vinegar. The material is described as a delicate cotton when dry and a fibrous sludge when moist. The dress does indeed smell like a fragrant bottle of merlot up close.

Although this offbeat creation is unlikely to be spotted on runways or dressing racks anytime soon, the process is visually fascinating. The Bioalloy Micro'be' project is beyond bizarre, but sure gives Lady Gaga a run for her money -- sorry meat dress lovers.

Additional Images: Gizmodiva
Trend Themes
1. Microbial Fabric - The use of bacteria culture in textile production creates possibilities for a sustainable and unique fashion industry.
2. Living Clothing - The development of fermentable and organic materials provides an avenue for functional and interactive garments.
3. Bioalloy Fashion - The creation of innovative fabrics through bacteria culture may lead to disrupting the conventional fashion industry and create new market segments.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - This innovation may transform the fashion industry by offering an eco-friendly and functional solution for textile production and creating new markets.
2. Biotechnology Industry - The development of microbial fabrics provides opportunities for biotechnology companies to create new products and innovation in sustainable materials.
3. Wine Production Industry - The use of the Acetobacter bacteria culture in fabric production creates an alternative income source for wine producers by selling their waste products for fashion applications.
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