Kraig Biocraft files for expanded investment license to scale Prodigy Silk output
KBLB•Kraig Biocraft Laboratories filed for an expanded investment license to add capital for scaled recombinant spider silk production. The company reported August output more than 30% above its June record of nearly 2.5 metric tons of cocoons.
1. Production expansion
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories filed for an expanded investment license for Prodigy Silk to add capital for scaled recombinant spider silk production. April output rose fivefold versus its prior production high, and June set a single-cycle record of nearly 2.5 metric tons of spider silk cocoons. August output increased more than 30% above the June record during the most demanding seasonal period.
2. Commercial activity
The company highlighted a commercial shift with shipment of its first custom spider silk yarn for a performance sportswear application.
