# Biopolymer-Based Sweaters The Sweater by Goldwin is Made with 70% Wool & 30% Brewed Protein Fabric By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sweater References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/goldwin-releases-worlds-first-sweater-knitted-with-innovative-fabric-produced-through-microbial-fermentation-301169502.html) & [goldwin-sports](http://www.goldwin-sports.com/us/) The Sweater by [Goldwin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikke-axio) is a first-of-its-kind [knitted sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater) made with a biopolymer fabric called Brewed Protein, which is produced through a microbial fermentation process. To create The Sweater, the technical apparel brand partnered with biomaterial innovator, [Spiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf), to explore production methods that are more environmentally conscious. The use of Brewed Protein offers an alternative to commonly used synthetic materials or even cotton, a commonly used fiber that requires a lot of water for growth. Goldwin sees that the innovative biopolymer is "well-positioned to deliver significant contributions to animal- and plastic-free initiatives in a range of fields and industries." The Sweater, styled after a traditional ski sweater, is made in Japan and is said to have an ultra-soft and comfortable feel. Image Credit: Goldwin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Biopolymer Innovation:** The use of Brewed Protein offers an alternative to commonly used synthetic materials or even cotton, presenting opportunities for biopolymer innovation in various industries. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The Sweater by Goldwin showcases a more environmentally conscious approach to fashion design, opening up opportunities for sustainable fashion innovation. - **Microbial Fermentation Process:** The use of microbial fermentation process to create biopolymer fabrics offers disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries such as textile, biofuels, and food production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Industry:** The use of biopolymer fabrics in the textile industry offers an alternative to commonly used synthetic materials or cotton, presenting opportunities for sustainable textile innovation. - **Biofuels Industry:** The use of microbial fermentation process in the production of biopolymer-based textiles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the biofuels industry. - **Food Production Industry:** The use of microbial fermentation process in the production of biopolymer fabrics opens up opportunities for innovation in the food production industry. ## 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) - [Alpaca Wool Fleece Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pakacloud-fleece.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Recycled Performance Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aether-walsh-hooded-anorak.md) - [High-Performance Merino Wool Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuyarn-technology.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md)