Published in Trends in Biotechnology · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers demonstrate that bacteria can produce fabric and dye it in every color of the rainbow using a single vat. The approach uses bacterial cellulose as a potential alternative to petroleum-based fibers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental harm. The developed method yields vibrant colors that survive washing and h...
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Bacteria spin rainbow-colored, sustainable textiles Cell Press · Nov 12, 2025 · first to report
- A KAIST team develops the world's first modular co-culture platform for the one-pot production of rainbow-colored bacterial cellulose. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) · Nov 19, 2025