Goldwin × Spiber
SKI JACKET

At present, the majority of sports apparel is manufactured with synthetic polymer materials (i.e. polyester, nylon, etc.) which are produced using petroleum. Production of these materials consumes massive amounts of energy and produces large amounts of greenhouse gases. With the threat of the world’s fossil fuels running dry, the responsibility of shifting from non-renewable to sustainable resources rests with today’s society.

Goldwin is tackling this problem through the joint research and development with Spiber Inc.
Spiber Inc. has successfully established a method of producing "Q/QMONOS(logo)™" synthetic spider silk on a commercial scale. Unlike existing fibers made from petrochemicals such as polyester and nylon, “Q/QMONOS(logo)™" is made from a synthetic protein based on fibroin, and is produced via proprietary microbial fermentation and spinning processes. The material, which balances high functionality with environmental friendliness, is expected to be produced on a commercial scale in the near future.

" " is a registered trademark of Spiber Inc. in EU, US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, China, Russia, Switzerland, Norway, India, Philippines, and Korea.