Bloom Labs

“Our mission is to make material circularity an actuality. We see a future where old resource intensive processes are replaced with cutting-edge sustainable alternatives." – Simardev Gulati, CEO & Co-Founder of Bloom Labs Discover more about our mission and pioneering breakthroughs in material science, on bloomlabs.bio – #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MaterialScience #FashionInnovation #MaterialInnovation #TextileInnovation

Did you know two-thirds of global fiber production are now synthetic fabrics? Polyester alone has been the most widely produced fiber since the mid-1990s. The problem is these fabrics are fossil fuel-based, shed microplastics, and will never biodegrade. Petrochemical-based fiber production requires 1.3 billion barrels of oil each year – more than Spain’s annual oil consumption. At Bloom Labs, we’re working to bring together powerful innovation with cutting-edge science, pioneering breakthroughs in material science by harnessing the value of natural waste by-products, a protein-rich and globally abundant raw material. Discover more about our work via BloomLabs.bio – #SustainabilityEducation #Sustainability #Microplastics #Fibers #fibres #EnvironmentalImpact #BloomLabs

What’s the environmental impact of your wardrobe? 🌎 Whether your clothing is made from natural or synthetic fibers, your items have a footprint both socially and environmentally. As July arrives, so does the annual campaign – Plastic Free July, an initiative encouraging us all to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. But what elements of your wardrobe contribute to plastic pollution... What is your clothing made from? If made from synthetic fibers, each time it’s washed fibers will be released into wastewater. These fibers are called microplastics, or microfibers. They are so small, they can bypass filtration processes and make their way into our rivers and seas causing environmental damage. What can you do? Try and wash your items less – or opt to use a microplastic filter, like The Cora Ball or GUPPYFRIEND . – #PlasticFreeJuly #SustainabilityEducation #Sustainability #Microplastics #Fibres #EnvironmentalImpact

The Trailblazer Award goes to Bloom Labs! 🥳💚 Bloom Labs converts protein-rich, globally abundant raw materials into versatile pellets, spun into fibers that rival the qualities of leading market materials like cotton, silk, and polyester without environmental drawbacks. The Trailblazer Award provides Bloom Labs with support from PDS Ventures and access to PDS Limited’s extensive global supply chain, accelerating their journey toward industry-wide impact. PDS Ventures will invest between 50,000 - 200,000 USD, in addition to commercial and operational support to help bring the innovation to scale. Other shortlisted candidates include: - Biophilica - DyeRecycle - Sparxell - The Hurd Co. Christina Iskov, Head of Innovation & Development at the Global Fashion Agenda, said, “GFA is striving to help innovation thrive by facilitating investment in early-stage solutions. We are delighted to name Bloom Labs as the winner of the Trailblazer Programme 2024 at Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. Innovators like Bloom Labs represent one of the keys to ‘Unlocking the Next Level’ – the theme of this year’s Summit. The urgency to transition to a circular economy is clear, and Bloom Labs’ scalable solution consistently impressed our esteemed jury members. We look forward to the ongoing partnership between GFA, Bloom Labs and PDS Ventures to help unlock a prosperous fashion system.” Join us here to not miss out on new releases and receive industry news directly to your inbox 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejUJzcND #Materialinnovation #Nextgenmaterials #Sustainability #Fashion #Innovation #Textiles

We are honored to share that Bloom Labs is announced as the winner of ‘The Trailblazer Award’ at The Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen! 🏆 The award aims to scale fashion innovation by supporting an early-stage innovator who is working to accelerate the transformation of the fashion and textile industry with planet positive solutions, presented by Global Fashion Agenda and PDS Ventures. Our CEO & Co-founder Simardev Gulati proudly accepted the award and participated in a panel discussion alongside Pallak Seth, Founder and Executive Vice Chairman, PDS Limited, Christina Iskov, Head of Innovation at Global Fashion Summit and Nadir Nahdi, Filmmaker, storyteller, presenter (moderator) on stage at the summit. Sim says  “Receiving the Trailblazer Award is an incredible achievement for Bloom Labs, the recognition validates our efforts and commitment to creating a positive environmental impact in the fashion industry.  Being recognized at the prestigious Global Fashion Summit places Bloom Labs on an international stage. The visibility allows us to showcase our innovations to key industry stakeholders, potential investors, and partners.  In addition, the support from PDS Ventures and their Positive Materials platform, giving us access to a vast global supply chain and strategic partners will be crucial for refining our processes and taking sustainable innovation to the next level. Collaboration throughout the value chain is a key component to success for any material innovation, the Trailblazer program uniquely puts us in a position to create lasting meaningful change.” Find out more about the Programme here: https://bit.ly/3WeCLpL #GlobalFashionAgenda #GlobalFashionSummit #Trailblazer2024 #GFAcademy

Bloom Labs is proud to be a finalist in the Global Fashion Agenda Trailblazer 2024 programme! We'll have the opportunity to showcase our innovation at the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2024 through the Trailblazer Programme exhibition stand. Connect with our CEO Simardev Gulati at the summit and learn more about our innovative fiber technology. We are excited to embark on this incredible journey! Find out more about the Programme here: https://bit.ly/3WeCLpL #GlobalFashionAgenda #GlobalFashionSummit #Trailblazer2024. #GFAcademy

🌎 At Bloom Labs, we’re marking #EarthWeek by redoubling our commitment to moving the #fashionindustry into a clean future in the #circulareconomy. ♻️ The original #EarthDay, April 22, 1970, saw the participation of millions of Americans, including students, teachers, politicians, civil society, and citizens from all walks of life, come together to raise awareness about protecting our world, an effort that sparked a renewed environmental movement and important policy change. 🏛 This work continues today and we’re proud to be a part of a legacy of action. #Circularity and sustainable #materials will continue to be a critical part of reducing our dependance on harmful fossil fuels and reducing #pollution and #overconsumption. Bloom Labs is determined to deliver on our mission to power the world’s green transition. This Earth Week, we encourage everyone to reflect on the importance of a clean, healthy environment and take some action to help the Earth. 🌍 💚 Change is not easy. A real change is not fast. But, together, change is inevitable. Happy Earth Week! 🌏 #BloomLabs

It’s #MaterialsMonday! 🧵 A fascinating property of #silk is how it reacts to #moisture. Silk has low moisture absorption properties and high moisture transfer. 💦 It does not trap moisture against the skin but transfers it through the material. 🪭 This “moisture wicking” property is part of why silk #fiber feels so luxuriously cool and breathable. ❄️

It’s #FunFactFriday! 💡 Here are some fascinating tidbits about the wondrous material #silk 🧵 🔥 Silk and Fire Resistance Did you know that #silk has a natural resistance to fire? 🔥 Silk #fibers are made of the #protein #fibroin covered in a stick substance called #sericin. Fibroin contains amino acids with polar side chains that contribute to its stability and resistance to heat. Silk also has a unique molecular structure with strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds and crystalline 💎 regions that make silk less prone to combustion when exposed to flames. ⚠️ Note, however, that silk is not completely #fireproof, although its fire resistance is relatively high compared to other natural fibers! Therefore silk is sometimes used in protective #textiles, such as firefighter gear, curtains, and upholstery #fabrics. 👨🏾🚒 🧠 Now, go forth and regale your friends with your new silky insights! Have a great weekend. 😄