Proteins and biobased polymers provide performance for jacket
Biomaterials company Modern Meadow and Australian sportswear brand Earthletica have teamed up for the Bronte Jacket, named after dual Olympic gold medallist swimmer Bronte Campbell, who will wear the jacket at the Australian Olympic swimming trials.
The Bronte Jacket incorporates the Bio-Alloy Shield membrane, developed using a system that combines proteins with bio-based polymers to produce a variety of materials. In Bio-Alloy Shield, the proteins provide the channel for moisture to move through the material for additional breathability while remaining waterproof.
David Williamson, chief operating officer at Modern Meadow, said: "We see performance and sustainability as an Olympic sport. Just like athletes train to win gold medals, we are constantly researching and innovating to find real-world solutions to the fashion industry's environmental challenges."
