# Milk-Made Eco Fabrics Qmilk Creates Sustainable Fabric Made From Milk Ingredients By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-03-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-made-from-milk References: [en.qmilk.eu](http://en.qmilk.eu/) As more and more companies look towards [sustainable alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi) in response to climate change, Qmilk's innovative fiber brings a potentially game-changing invention to the table -- fabric made from milk. German brand Qmilch Deutschland GmbH created a unique biopolymer fabric made from milk that is no longer suitable for consumption. Made from the [milk protein casein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewed-protein), this textile fiber is multi-functional. It is used to create clothing, automobile upholstery, medical tools, and home textiles. The sustainable and eco-friendly aspect of this product is it's best selling point, as it is made from milk that would otherwise be disposed of. It is also [bio-degradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpacking-cheese), anti-allergenic, antibacterial and offers UV protection. In addition to it's potential impact on the fashion, medical, and design industries, this material is also soft and comfortable for daily use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Fabrics:** The trend towards eco-friendly fabrics is rapidly growing and disrupting the traditional textile industry. - **Biopolymer Materials:** Qmilk's innovative biopolymer technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity across various industries. - **Circular Economy:** The utilization of non-edible food waste in the creation of sustainable materials presents a unique opportunity for a closed loop economy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace Qmilch's sustainable fabric as a unique selling proposition for eco-conscious consumers. - **Medical:** Qmilk's health-promoting properties presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the medical industry for specialized clothing and equipment. - **Automotive:** The use of Qmilk's durable fabric in the automotive industry presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable car upholstery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Lab-Made Milk Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labmade-milk-proteins.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalfree-milk-protein.md) - [Lab-Grown Fibre Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf.md) - [Lab-Grown Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilk.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterland-cowfree-milk.md) - [Cell-Cultured Milk Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opalia.md) - [Eco-Friendly Polyester Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifi.md) - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md)