Social Dynamics Surrounding Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Products 

Members: University of Georgia and Tandem Repeat

Project dates: 2023 - 2024

This project evaluated public perception of products made through bioindustrial manufacturing using real biomanufactured textiles. Researchers used a survey to identify baseline public awareness, perceptions, and knowledge of biomanufacturing as well as a focus group in which participants could feel and use the textiles to learn more.  

The textiles used in the focus group were made with Squitex, a sustainable material that exhibits superior mechanical, chemical, durability, and recyclability properties compared to traditional textiles.   

The survey evaluated different explanations for bioindustrial manufacturing and general sentiment towards products produced through biomanufacturing. The results can inform future marketing and branding efforts around biomanufactured products. 

Funding source: U.S. Department of Defense