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Biotech fashion models strut their stuff

Filed in archive Biotech on July 18, 2006

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In a sneak peek of what could be fashion's future, leggy models draped in dresses by designers like Oscar de la Renta and Versace strut their stuff on the runway.

But this is no Paris or New York fashion show. Rather, the scene is a Toronto biotechnology conference and the dresses are made from a new fiber called Ingeo, made largely from genetically engineered corn.

NatureWorks makes the raw materials for Ingeo, fermenting sugar extracted from corn and turning it into plastic-like pellets that are made into the fabric.

"It has all of the attributes of polyester," said Steve Davies of NatureWorks, "and is much more environmentally friendly."

Other uses for NatureWorks' pellets include the produce packaging found in Wal-Mart stores. But the small subsidiary of food and agricultural products company Cargill Inc. sees a big future cracking into the $181 billion apparel industry with its pellets.

Thanks to the Washington Post for these excerpts from the article, "Biotech Playing Role in Clothing Industry", and to the Biotech Weblog for the tip. (photo agwired)

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