Synthetic fibers account for 35% of marine microplastics,
and these tiny particles
flow quietly into rivers and oceans during laundry.
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When we put on our clothes,
have we ever wondered
where they come from and
what they take away?
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The fashion industry
emits about 2100 million metric tons of
greenhouse gases emissions and
consumes 342 million barrels of oil annually.
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Synthetic fibers are difficult to degrade
and take several decades
to over a century
to break down in nature.
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While natural fibers like cotton are biodegradable, their large-scale cultivation still consumes significant amounts of water and pesticides.
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Furthermore, traditional dyeing relies on heavy metals and carcinogenic aromatic amines.
pollute water bodies
threaten ecosystems
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Current work has used Komagataeibacter to produce pollution-free bacterial cellulose and synthesize natural pigments via a two-step method.
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However, the separation of production and dyeing
still requires energy consumption,
water consumption, and additional steps.

Worry no more
————we've got the answer!
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We've designed an E. coli-based temperature-controlled
"one-step weaving and dyeing system"
that colors cellulose as it forms.
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Compared with traditional processes,
our system can significantly
reduce water consumption
and chemical emissions.
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Green can also be fashionable.

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