# Lab-Grown Spider Silk Dresses adidas and Stella McCartney Introduce a Biodegradable Dress By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-07-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spider-silk-dress References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/07/31/biofabric-tennis-dress-adidas-stella-mccartney-bolt-threads-microsilk/) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.co.uk/adidas_by_stella_mccartney) As long-time collaborators, [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1) and Stella McCartney have introduced an abundance of ultra-chic and performance-ready garments, but only a few are as boundary-pushing as their latest project which boasts a spider silk dress. The partnership utilizes fabric by [Bolt Threads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo). The material is [lab-grown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf), putting contemporary technology to the test. In addition, the garment is also biodegradable in its entirety. It is fully vegan. The adidas x Stella McCartney spider silk dress is given the name of 'Biofabric Tennis Dress.' This launch comes out of concern as individuals are beginning to realize that the fashion industry is a root cause of environmental distress. In bids like the biodegradable spider silk dress, brands seek to make up for their impact and change their ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lab-grown Fabric:** As more brands turn toward eco-friendly initiatives, lab-grown fabrics could become a growing trend in fashion and beyond. - **Biodegradable Fashion:** The focus on sustainability is leading to a growing trend of biodegradable fashion products, leading to new opportunities for eco-friendly alternatives. - **Vegan Clothing:** As consumer demand for vegan products grows, there is an opportunity for brands to expand their offerings into vegan clothing and accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to innovate with new eco-friendly fabrics and biodegradable clothing options to meet the growing demand for sustainable fashion products. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The development of lab-grown fabrics and biodegradable materials creates new opportunities for the textile manufacturing industry to shift toward more sustainable production methods. - **Tech Innovation:** As the fashion industry looks to create eco-friendly alternatives, there is an opportunity for tech innovation to develop even more sustainable material options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Biodesign-Backed Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen.md) - [Luxury Mycelium Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.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) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md)