# Milk-Made Clothing The ‘Qmilch’ Textile by Anke Domaske is Made from Milk By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qmilch-textile-by-anke-damaske References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670130/cheesy-chic-german-turns-milk-into-a-silky-chemical-free-textile) & [milkotex](http://www.milkotex.com/) Most women know that milk is their friend, as calcium guards against Osteoporosis, but the ‘Qmilch’ textile by Anke Damaske gives the drink a whole new appeal. From [Casein, a protein found in milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewed-protein), Damaske has spun a solid material that is usable in clothing production. The result is a smooth as silk fabric that does not need to be dry-cleaned every time a wash is in order. The durable material also serves as an alternative for those who have [textile allergies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection). The science-educated fashion-lover brought the best two worlds together to perfect a practice once used by Germans and the Chinese in the 1930s. The product is not yet available on a large scale, as Damaske is waiting on the establishment of a production facility capable of producing 1,000 tonnes per year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Milk-based Textiles:** Innovative use of milk proteins to create durable and silky fabrics for clothing production. - **Sustainable Fashion:** An environmentally friendly and cruelty-free alternative to traditional textiles made entirely of milk proteins or casein. - **Textile Allergies Solution:** An opportunity to cater to customers with textile allergies by offering a hypoallergenic and comfortable clothing option made from milk proteins. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** A potential avenue for fashion designers and clothing manufacturers to create unique and eco-friendly clothing lines using milk-based textiles. - **Agriculture and Dairy:** A potential for dairy companies to diversify their product offerings by investing in milk-based textile production. - **Health and Wellness:** An opportunity for health and wellness companies to promote the benefits of milk-based textiles in improving skin condition and reducing textile allergies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lab-Made Milk Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labmade-milk-proteins.md) - [Lab-Grown Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilk.md) - [Cell-Cultured Milk Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opalia.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterland-cowfree-milk.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalfree-milk-protein.md) - [Milk-Filled Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-puffer-jacket.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterland-milk.md) - [Lab-Grown Fibre Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf.md)