New AMSilk production line at Evonik biotech hub in Slovakia
26/09/2025
Evonik’s facility, which runs on renewable energy, will be producing several tonnes of silk proteins for AMSilk.
AMSilk transforms the silk protein powder produced by Evonik into high-performance yarns that offer a vegan alternative to natural protein fibres used in apparel, including silk, wool and cashmere.
The company exhibited a series of knit and woven fabric developments at Premiere Vision Paris last week. Sportstextiles was told that production had now reached double-digit tonnes, thanks to a second production site in France and yarn manufacturing conducted by a partner in the Czech Republic.
Earlier this month, the Neuried, Germany based company announced that it had secured €52 million from existing investors ATHOS (AT Newtec), MIG Capital and Novo Holdings. The new funds are a combination of €30 million in equity, and €22 million in convertible bonds.
Image courtesy of AMSilk
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