Someday soon, you may be able to buy clothing made of spiderwebs!
The possible applications of spider thread go beyond clothing. The material is biodegradable, and could replace synthetics used in such diverse items as tennis rackets, body armor, and medical sutures. Link -via Arbroath
Researchers at Shinshu University have succeeded in injecting spider genes into silkworms to create a thread that is stronger, softer and more durable than conventional silk. A Japanese manufacturer is already experimenting with the thread, and spider socks, stockings and even fishing lines are expected to appear on the market within a few years.
The possible applications of spider thread go beyond clothing. The material is biodegradable, and could replace synthetics used in such diverse items as tennis rackets, body armor, and medical sutures. Link -via Arbroath
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I'm so goth I wear spiderwebs?
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Spider silk floss, anyone?
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mass produced spider webbing is great, but its hardly useful without a wrist mounted web shooter. How am I supposed to swing from building to building with a pair of socks?
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Hey, thats a golden orb spider... we had those all over down in Costa Rica... the web is clear yellow and thyre fun to feed huge insects...
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Not as scary as the spidergoat.
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