Alder BioInsights News Review – Biobased Products, June 2026

The transition to a more sustainable textile industry has often been framed as a materials’ performance challenge. This month our stories take a look at:

The debut of AMSilk’s bioengineered silk protein yarns in Balenciaga’s Spring 2026 collection

The Bezos Earth Fund has committed around £25 million of funding across four research institutions to advance upstream science and support commercial breakthroughs

Ecopel’s transition toward a fully biobased faux fur offering illustrates how established manufacturers are responding to both regulatory pressure and market opportunity