Patented technology: Silk fibroin aqueous solution/Reasons for taking on the challenge of silk
Patented technology silk fibroin aqueous solution
Using patented technology, it is dissolved in water without destroying the porous structure of silk.
By making it into an aqueous solution, it is expected to be used in a variety of products.
The value of silk as a material
Silk produced from silkworms is called the queen of fibers.
A natural material that has fascinated people since ancient times.It has a beautiful luster and a gentle touch.
Cuts UV rays,
The ability to maintain a comfortable temperature and humidity for your skin is probably a well-known feature.
This feature is achieved by a component of silk called "polymer silk fibroin."
Also active in the medical field
This “polymer silk fibroin” is
It has long been used in the medical field as a surgical suture.
The reason is that
1: Silk is a natural material that has excellent affinity with the body and is safe. 2: Silk maintains a certain level of strength.
Other possibilities of silk
Due to the antioxidant properties of silk, it is expected to be used in cosmetics, supplements, and as a food preservative that is harmless to the body.
Also, speaking of this SILCAT,
Another great possibility is the utilization of nano-level porous structures, which are difficult to create artificially.
What are the advantages of porous structure?
In the case of fibers, by containing a lot of air,
It exhibits heat retention and moisturizing properties.
Regarding ingestion into the body, it is possible to adsorb thin invisible substances such as waste products into the fine pores.
Advantages of patented technology “Polymer Silk Fibroin Aqueous Solution”
In this case, when it is easy to ingest as a liquid or used in cosmetics, etc.
It was difficult to stabilize it when dissolved in water.
However, this patented technology maintains its porous structure even when dissolved in water,
This allows you to take full advantage of the functions of silk.
Reasons to try silk products
The reason I reconsidered my life and work
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had time to reexamine my life and work.
At that time, I was thinking...
"Am I doing a job that I can be proud of in front of my children?"
"Is there anything I can do for my roots in Japan?"
That's what it was.
Learn about the possibilities of silk through fashion work
I used to work in the fashion industry, so I had a lot of contact with people who make raw materials and fabrics.
There I learned about the current state and potential of the silk industry.
Current status of the silk industry
Before the war, Japan was the world's number one silk producing country.
There were 2 million silk farmers,
Reduced to 200 cases.
Much of it is covered by subsidies,
The reality was that the domestic industry was shrinking.
Possibilities of silk
However, at the same time, I realized that silk has a lot of hidden potential.
Compared to chemical materials, it places less strain on the environment during the production and disposal processes.
In addition to being used as a fiber for clothing,
The same could also be applied to supplements, the medical field, and cosmetics, as in this case.
It can also help reduce food waste by being used as a preservative.
attempt
Fascinated by the amazing possibilities of silk, he decided to start his own company and is now conducting research and product development while continuing his sericulture business.
Through this activity,
"Maintain and protect the environment in which children can live in the future"
"Restoring Japan's Industry"
I hope to be able to realize this.
