demonstrating the growth of a biomaterial using nothing other tan sugary tea and bacteria, suzanne lee's 'eco-textile' is grown in flat sheets which are then cut to shape, sewn together or moulded over 3D forms.

bacterial cellulose fermentation constructs finished works of fashion grown in a bath of sugary green tea.

bacterial cellulose fermentation constructs finished works of fashion grown in a bath of sugary green tea.

This was my final product of BioCouture based off Suzanne Lee method

What I’m about to show you is a little shocking. If you’ve ever made your own kombucha or had a bottle of the tea before, you’re probably familiar with that white-brown blob that floats around, called the scoby or mother. It’s a living thing made out of bacteria and yeast that makes kombucha so fizzy and tangy. As it turns out, you can also make clothing — like jackets and vests — out of this living thing.

Resources for fermenting a vast range of nutritious and delicious live-culture foods and drinks.

Bacterial cellulose...creating garments from cultivated bacteria

With the objective of anticipating future washing needs and contributing to ...

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