US-based Keel Labs announces the debut of the Kelsun T-Shirt made from Kelsun™ fibre, the company’s flagship product made from seaweed.
This T-Shirt, which was created using industry-standard knitting equipment, is the first example of how easily Kelsun may replace conventional fibres in the textile industry. Using a yarn blend of 70 per cent Kelsun and 30 per cent Cotton, the Kelsun T-Shirt showcases Kelsun’s basic familiarity with a jersey knit, which is one of the most basic knit structures. The Kelsun T-Shirt also has a screen print on the pocket that uses Living InkTM ‘s Algae Ink to print the Spun K, which is Keel Labs’ iconic brand element.
The Kelsun T-Shirt was brought to life by climate activist and environmental educator Aditi Mayer.
“As someone who has long challenged the presence of fossil fuels in fashion and has opted for nature-based solutions instead, Kelsun’s ability to create an option that integrates a renewable source, addresses fashion’s plastics problem, while also eliminating pesticide use and agricultural land use is incredibly promising,” said Aditi Mayer.
“This launch is about so much more than creating a T-Shirt—it’s our mission come-to-life, offering the industry a product that can be produced at scale,” said Keel Labs Co-Founder and COO, Aleks Gosiewski.
“The Kelsun T-Shirt is fashion’s latest proof point that biomaterials are ready to revolutionize the industry at large. We are excited to debut our first in-house garment created using Kelsun, with the Kelsun T-Shirt serving as the start of global product and brand launches to come,” said Keel Labs’ Co-Founder and CEO, Tessa Callaghan.
