Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a reporting biotechnology company is the leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk based fiber technologies being the, leading developer of spider silk based fibers it has recently announced that it has just finished the production of its first roll of pure Dragon silk fabric, marking the first time that the company’s proprietary recombinant spider silk fibers were used to create a 100 per cent pure woven silk fabric.

The Michigan-based biotechnology firm was awarded a $1 million contract in 2016 to develop high-performance fibres using its genetically engineered spider silk fibres for protective military apparel. As per US Army specifications it will use to create ballistic shoot packs for the US Army.

This material is destined for ballistic performance testing, under the company’s contract with the US Army, to evaluate its potential for protective apparel applications. Jon Rice, COO says Dragon silk, which started as a simple idea in the lab for a better performing silk, is on the verge of representing its competence to offer lifesaving performance mixed with high flexibility and user comfort.

Initially the company had developed sample products, in pure and mixed knit configurations using its monster silk materials. The latest announcement marks the first time the company’s newer and stronger Dragon silk will be transitioned into an end product.