Gown of red wine

Just the other day was a collection of tight clothes made from wine. Scientists from the University of Western Australia added bacteria in an alcoholic beverage to create a material similar to cotton. Today they made dresses, t-shirts and swimwear, and now are looking for ways to improve the strength of this fabric. Lead researcher Gary Cass collaborated with the fashion artist Donna Franklin, to model women's clothing, which is expected to become one day the mainstream.

This project introduces the new trends in the manufacturing process of woven materials. Combining art, science, and using a little ingenuity, the ultimate goal is the production of seamless service. To create fabric, bacteria called Acetobacter added to the vats of wine, to turn it into vinegar and scum for the gradual formation of the fabric itself. This layer is then collected and dried on an inflatable mannequin to get the desired shape. After drying, the fibers become wafer-thin, easily torn and wet.

Team Bioalloy hopes to collaborate with other specialists to find a way to strengthen the material. Apart from red wine can be used in other drinks, such as beer. Currently under development to create garments of green tea, sugar, yeast and bacteria, and the material is durable and environmentally friendly.

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