The items will be available on Saturday, February 1.

A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE, which creates various forms of “ABLE” through encounters with different fields and industries, announces the “TYPE-XI Spiber project”, a collaborative initiative with Spiber Inc. This project is an endeavor to address societal challenges and make steps towards a sustainable future, showcasing the power of technology and design.

Spiber continues to tackle resource limitation issues through innovation, focusing on the capabilities of proteins. One such material, “Brewed Protein™ fiber”, is considered a game-changing material for the future. It belongs to a new category of “protein fibers” and is manufactured using Spiber’s proprietary microbial fermentation technology with plant-derived raw materials as its base. As the first artificial protein fiber material to be mass-produced by the company, it boasts environmental biodegradability and is expected to significantly reduce land and water usage compared to animal-derived fibers like cashmere and wool. This makes it a promising next-generation material that offers a sustainable alternative to conventional animal-derived, plant-based, and synthetic materials.

A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE resonated with Spiber’s forward-looking vision for the future and began exploring the potential of protein fibers through their product development. The “TYPE-XI Spiber project” leverages the unique properties of this new material, taking a step towards a sustainable future while continuing to expand the possibilities of innovative materials.

The first product from the “TYPE-XI Spiber project” is a timelessly designed pair of straight-cut, 5-pocket pants made with over 50% Brewed Protein™ fiber. These pants utilize the difference in shrinkage between Brewed Protein™ fiber yarn and plant-based polyester yarn to create a striped pattern, offering a new interpretation of the Steam Stretch technique. By blending the two materials, the pants provide a soft and comfortable fit, while their natural hue, achieved without dyeing, highlights the material’s inherent beauty.

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