Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has announced its largest-ever production cycle for its BAM-1 spider silk line. Utilizing its newly expanded production center, the company will more than double its previous caterpillar production record.
The batch has been divided into two groups: 20 per cent are BAM-1 hybrids for reeling silk, while 80 per cent consists of two BAM-1 parental lines. These lines will crossbreed to produce millions of first-generation BAM-1 hybrid silkworm eggs for future production.
The first-generation hybrids are produced by crossbreeding the BAM-1 parental lines, creating stronger production cocoons with enhanced reeling performance. Kraig Labs is maintaining a smaller population of these parental lines alongside the hybrids to accelerate BAM-1 hybrid egg production.
CEO Kim Thompson stated that this milestone underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its spider silk production to meet growing demand in the performance materials market.
