# Plant-Based Biomaterial Knitwear Goldwin Taps SPIBER To Create the Inaugural Biomaterial Design By Amy Duong | Published 2020-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiber References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/goldwin-spiber-brewed-protein-biomaterial-knit-sweater) & [usshop.goldwin-sports](https://usshop.goldwin-sports.com/pages/vq-entry) [Goldwin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikke-axio) and [SPIBER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf) work in collaboration to launch the world's first-ever knitted biomaterial clothing item. This plant-based biomass was sourced by SPIBER using its signature fermentation process. This is the background to the brand's classic Brewed Protein fabrication. It is a biopolymer material that replicates a similar quality and feel to natural spider silk materials. Goldwin plays its role by [blending this with cashmere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everbloom) and fine merino wool to make it more suitable for the Fall/Winter 2020 season. The stylistic elements reference a classic sky sweater made from soft twisted yarn and textured low gauge weave. This collective project nods to both brands' effort to reducing the fashion industry's petrochemical-based textiles and aim for more sustainable solutions. Image Credit: Goldwin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Biomaterial Clothing:** The use of sustainable plant-based biomaterials to create clothing items offers an innovative solution in reducing the fashion industry's dependence on petrochemical-based textiles. - **Fermentation-based Fabrication Process:** The use of fermentation-based fabrication processes, like SPIBER's signature process, shows potential in creating biomaterials that mimic the quality and feel of natural materials for diverse applications. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** The drive towards creating sustainable solutions in the fashion industry offers an opportunity to innovate and create new, eco-friendly materials and products that meet consumer expectations. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel and Fashion:** The apparel and fashion industry can leverage sustainable biomaterials to create innovative and eco-friendly clothing and fashion items that meet growing consumer demand. - **Materials Science and Engineering:** The materials science and engineering industry can explore new techniques and fabrication processes in creating sustainable biomaterials that can serve diverse applications. - **Biotechnology and Sustainability:** The biotechnology industry can contribute to the sustainability movement by developing innovative and eco-friendly solutions, such as fermentation-based fabrication processes, that can replace traditional petrochemical-based materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lab-Grown Fibre Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf.md) - [Progressive Protein-Material Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewed-protein.md) - [Premium Merino Wool T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikke-axio.md) - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md) - [Biodesign-Backed Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Bio-Based Textile Cashmere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everbloom.md) - [High-Performance Merino Wool Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuyarn-technology.md)