Gore pushes into bio-based coatings
21/11/2019
US-based Checkerspot uses industrial fermentation processes to create “unique materials not previously accessible at commercial scale”.
Linda Elkins, leader of the Gore Innovation Centre, said: "The Gore Innovation Centre is proud to contribute to Gore's efforts to apply material science and engineering expertise to improve the environmental profile of outdoor apparel. We are excited to forge a relationship with Checkerspot and look forward to exploring opportunities with other like-minded organisations in the future."
Charles Dimmler, CEO of Checkerspot, said: "Our goal is to commercialise best-in-class performance materials developed with sustainability as a key consideration and promote similar change across industries beyond apparel."
The collaboration also includes input from Beyond Surface Technologies, a Swiss company working on plant-based finishes as alternatives to conventional perfluorinated compounds (PFC).
Image: Checkersport co-founder and algae expert Scott Franklin, working on the molecular foundry where new materials begin. Credit: Checkerspot
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