Milk made: Dairy dress is a natural winner

The new textile, called Qmilch, is made from milk proteins, stretched and woven to create a smooth, silk-like texture. As well as the environmental benefits of reduced oil and water use in the production process, the fabric is good for people with skin allergies due to its all-natural composition.

Domaske produces Qmilch using organic milk that would otherwise go to waste as it doesn’t pass strict German consumption laws. LS:N Global recently reported on the work of Dhanyapat Sajjalaksana, who creates designs from products that are past their use-by date.

For more innovative approaches to food design and production, look out for LS:N Global’s Food Futures report.