Silk Inc. is being recognized for its natural Liquid Silk chemistry platform, which is replacing petrochemicals across diverse industries, including personal care products and clothing. The company's Liquid Silk is made from pure silk protein and water in a sustainable, environmentally friendly process. It is a biodegradable and biocompatible ingredient that safely and effectively enhances the performance of products in regular contact with the skin.
"When Greg (Silk's CEO and co-founder, Dr. Gregory Altman) and I first embarked on our research into the biomedical applications of natural silk fiber, we never could have imagined that we'd end up where we are today, creating an all-new natural chemistry platform out of pure silk," said Dr. Rebecca Lacouture, president and co-founder of Silk Inc. "We're absolutely thrilled to be honored alongside so many inspiring companies, and we are excited to see what the future holds for our technology."
In the apparel industry, Liquid Silk's high-performance benefits and sustainability make it a compelling alternative for clothing manufacturers previously unable to access cleaner chemistry options. From moisture wicking to durability, the company's commercial-scale technology provides a broad canvas of functional and tactile applications, delivering technical benefits without the need for fossil fuel-based finishing chemicals.
Silk Inc. is also known for its Silk Therapeutics line of clean, minimal-ingredient skincare, where Liquid Silk serves as an active ingredient while replacing the need for harsh preservatives and synthetic fillers.
"The future of design is about more than coddling users," says Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. "It's about giving them power over their technology."
Winners, finalists, and honorable mentions are featured online and in the October issue of Fast Company magazine, on newsstands September 18th. Winners will also be recognized at Fast Company's Innovation Festival at a special celebration on October 23, 2018.
Fast Company editors and writers spend a year researching and reviewing applicants for the awards. This year, winners and honorees were selected in the following categories: Apps and Games; Experimental; Fashion and Beauty; General Excellence; Graphic Design and Data Visualization; Health; Products; Retail Environments; Social Good; Spaces, Places, and Cities; Students; Timeless Design; User Experience; Web Design; and Workplace. Fast Company is also recognizing Google as the title's first-ever Design Company of the Year.
To see the complete list, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/innovation-by-design/2018
About Silk Inc.:
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Silk Inc. exists to advance the world's health. Founded in 2013 by silk experts, Drs. Gregory Altman and Rebecca Lacouture, Silk's natural chemistry platform is based on its patented Liquid Silk technology. The company's sustainably produced Liquid Silk is biodegradable, biocompatible and a highly effective alternative to petrochemicals found in everyday consumer goods. Its cross-industry applications include apparel, where Silk is teaming with leading fashion brands to replace synthetic finishing chemicals at commercial scale. The company is also known for its Silk Therapeutics line of clinical-grade, minimal-ingredient skincare.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Halliday at Silk, Inc. by calling (310) 628-5232 or via email at [email protected].
SOURCE Silk Inc.
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