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YOKE, designed by designer Norio Terada, will release 8 types of knitwear and denim wear using Brewed Protein™ fiber this winter.

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Spiber Inc.
July 12, 2023 16:45
A total of 8 types of knitwear, 2 types of denim wear (jacket, trousers), short-sleeved/long-sleeved T-shirt, and sweatshirt from Tokyo's designer brand "YOKE" using Brewed Protein™ fiber developed by our company. The wear will be released in Japan and overseas in January next year as part of the Spring/Summer 2024 collection.

This is the first time we have worked with YOKE We plan to continue to consider using it in our products.

In the future, we will further promote material development and production, and expand sales channels to many brands and companies.In addition, like YOKE, designers themselves are inspired to say, "I want to make products using this material." We will promote the unique value and appeal of Brewed Protein™ fiber so that you can feel the interest and interest.


YOKE Designer | Comment from Norio Terada

I knew about Spiber from 5 or 6 years ago, but when I heard about it in early March this year, I was once again fascinated by the material, and immediately decided to use it for the SS24 season products. Up until now, I have been skeptical about materials that claim to be sustainable because I felt they had a business side to them. The main reason was that I thought that I would be happy if I could be involved in that.

As a material, the amount is still small, but we believe that as a brand, we can create something wonderful as a product, first get people interested in the design, and then let them know about the material, and create a wider spread. I also make it elaborate. In the future, I would like to increase the variety of colors, try mixing with different materials, and use it in a variety of products.

YOKE

The brand name, YOKE, means "to connect", "bond", and "switch cloth for clothes".

The brand started in 2018AW with the concept of "connecting".

"Things connect people, people connect people, people connect things"

Dozens of people are involved in the process of making one piece of clothing, from raw materials to thread to fabric to cutting to sewing to finishing, and the work is connected to complete the clothes. I am strongly aware of this, and I try to make things within my own reach, from design to production. In addition, it also contains the desire that the brand's items will be connected to various people. We are particular about materials and patterns, and propose sophisticated items that can be worn by her unisex, adding a contemporary essence to standard items.



YOKE Designer | Norio Terada Profile

After graduating from the Bunka Fashion College design course, he experienced design and production management at several companies such as domestic brands and select shops.In 2016, he became independent and started the brand from 2018AW.



Brewed Protein™ material

Spiber's Brewed Protein™ material is produced by a microbial fermentation process using plant-derived biomass as a raw material and can be used in a variety of applications. Brewed Protein™ fibers spun from Brewed Protein™ polymers can be processed into filament yarns with a silky sheen and delicacy, as well as spun yarns such as cashmere with a fine and smooth feel and wool with excellent bulk. can do. As the scale of production of this fiber expands, various environmental risks have been pointed out in textile applications for the apparel industry, which the company has initially focused on. Significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and less land and water use when compared to cashmere fiber. It is expected to contribute to solving the problem of microplastic emissions from petroleum-derived products, and is expected to be a next-generation material that can provide solutions to replace conventional animal-derived, plant-derived, and synthetic materials.

Spiber Inc.

A bio-venture that develops and produces structural protein "Brewed Protein™ material". Founded in September 2007. Now Spiber's first mass production plant in Rayong, Thailand, has begun production of his Brewed Protein™ polymers and will be ramping up in stages. In addition, we are building a new mass production system with his partner ADM in Iowa, USA, and are preparing for launch.

Spiber website: https://spiber.inc

Spiber Sustainability web page: https://spiber.inc/sustainability/

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