The consumer goods industry is moving away from silicones due to their negative effects on our bodies and the environment. Consumers are more conscious of what they're applying to their skin, and the demand for silicone-free products is growing. At Bolt Threads we are committed to helping the beauty industry innovate to replace silicone with biobased alternatives such as b-silk or xl-silk to create healthier, more sustainable products.
Bolt Threads
Biotechnology Research
Berkeley, California 25,405 followers
Inventing materials that create a more promising future for our planet starting with Mylo™ and b-silk™
About us
Bolt Threads is on a mission to create way better materials for a way better world, developing sustainable solutions for the world’s best apparel, footwear, and beauty brands including adidas and Stella McCartney. With nature as our inspiration, our scientists and engineers invent materials, like Mylo™ and b-silk™ protein, that put us on a path toward a more sustainable future. We are creative, inclusive, and multidisciplinary. We embrace curious minds that are resilient and can adapt in a rapidly evolving environment. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are at the start of something big and are looking to build a collaborative and diverse team to bring the future to life. Bolt Threads has offices in Berkeley, Calif. and Arnhem, NL and has been selected as a Fast Company Most Innovative company every year since 2018. We keep our LinkedIn job postings current. If you're interested in a career at Bolt, please view our open positions on the Jobs tab.
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http://boltthreads.com
External link for Bolt Threads
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Berkeley, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2009
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Primary
2222 5th St
Berkeley, California 94710, US
Employees at Bolt Threads
Updates
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Solutions to the world’s most vexing problems can often be found in nature. One of our greatest advantages is because of 13+ years of biomaterials research and development inspired by nature, our materials experts have secured 49 patents, with an additional 171 applications pending. These innovations have paved the way for innovative product applications, including b-silk - a biobased and vegan polypeptide that has been shown to outperform silicone elastomers in beauty and personal care products. Learn more about how Bolt Threads is using science to create sustainable solutions: https://lnkd.in/gQp_NTMf
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Our mission is simple: enable a better future for both people and the planet. By using the power of biology, Bolt Threads develops way better materials for a way better world. We are inspired by nature with a clear goal of transforming the consumer goods industry with sustainable solutions. Learn more about how we are working for a more sustainable world: https://lnkd.in/gxcv4CHi
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Meet the inspiration behind our new ticker symbol, $BSLK. b-silk is a fully biodegradable and vegan versatile functional ingredient for the beauty industry. It’s a novel protein polymer inspired by the same proteins found in spider webs. Our proprietary polypeptide effectively replaces silicone elastomers in a broad range of formulations, while adding active benefits to skin, hair, and other applications. By producing b-silk in a sustainable, closed-loop process, we can help the industry move away from petroleum-based materials and chemicals and start to write a better future for our planet. Learn more about b-silk: https://lnkd.in/gfTWf2U9
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Big news: we’ve gone public! Bolt Threads is now listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "BSLK." We believe biomaterials hold the key to a better future for people and the planet. We’re committed to transforming the high-volume consumer goods industries by delivering superior alternative materials tapped from nature. We are thankful to our leadership team, employees and partners for their support on this journey. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWjnaHNF
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Heading to Cosmoprof next week? So are we! Let us know if you want to learn more about biotech and how it is bringing real sustainability to the beauty and personal care market. #cosmoproflasvegas #sustainability
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Our friends at Freaks of Nature are now shipping their 2nd SPF featuring our b-silk material, Peak Performance SPF 50. We are proud to be a part of their high-tech and earth-friendly products! https://lnkd.in/gMpgdp5Y
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Our friends at Freaks of Nature are now shipping their 2nd SPF featuring our b-silk material, Peak Performance SPF 50. We are proud to be a part of their high-tech and earth-friendly products! https://lnkd.in/gMpgdp5Y
Peak Performance SPF50
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So happy to see that more regulations are being put in place in order to protect our planet! If you are still using silicones in your formulations, b-silk provides that sensorial feel plus adds benefits in skin, hair, and color cosmetics. DM us for more details! https://lnkd.in/gMZJh9C2
EU further restricts the use of silicones D5 and D6 in cosmetic products
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Congratulations to our friends at Freaks of Nature on your brand launch - we are thrilled to be a part of your journey! If you are looking for an amazing SPF, check out their assortment powered by B-silk, our vegan silk polypeptide. freaksofnature.com
Freaks of Nature - Performance driven skincare for the outdoor athlete
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