An NSF-backed, active Phase II effort to convert keratin-rich animal-hair waste into regenerated, decomposable textile fibers. The project explicitly includes aqueous protein extraction, wet- or melt-spinning, kilogram-scale batches for partner evaluation, multifilament architecture, and optimization of fineness, softness, tensile strength, and economics.
Finiks Forge, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company focused on re-engineering natural fibers to promote a more sustainable textile industry. The organization specializes in biomaterial engineering and the development of circular models for textile production, specifically targeting the conversion of underused natural resources and waste materials into high-performance fibers.