Leading Japanese apparel brands Goldwin, The North Face Japan and Neutralworks have jointly launched the Utopian Uniform Collection, showcasing products made with Spiber’s Brewed Protein fibre.

The Brewed Protein materials of Spiber, headquartered in Yamagata, Japan, are produced from plant-derived biomass using a proprietary fermentation process and can be processed into a variety of forms, with examples ranging from delicate filament fibres with a silky sheen to spun yarns that boast features such as cashmere-like softness or the thermal and moisture-wicking properties of wool.

Brewed Protein materials have considerably less impact on marine ecosystems when compared to traditional plastic materials and the unique microbial fermentation technology employed also reduces the high greenhouse gas emissions often associated with commonly-used animal fibres.

The latest Utopian Uniform Collection includes a Goldwin crew neck knit pullover and a knitted cardigan manufactured using Shima Seiki’s seamless WholeGarment process, ensuring comfort when worn without restricting mobility. The 15 gauge yarn used in the jersey knit gives it a moderate thickness, making it suitable for daily use in a wide range of temperatures. The knitting process switches to a garter weave from the raglan line on the shoulders to the side of the body, adding a design accent.

A North Face crew neck sweater and hoodie have been created with the Globefit WholeGarment manufacturing method that captures the human body’s silhouette in three dimensions, taking into consideration both comfort when exercising and shape when standing still.

A shell outerwork anorak designed by Neutralworks which also comprises part of the collection has resulted from the Syn-Grid projet of Goldwin and Tokyo-based fashion laboratory Synflux and exploits AI algorithms and 3D technology in its design, to reduce waste during the cutting production process.

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