Bolt Threads was founded by scientists and engineers, and is dedicated to pioneering way better materials for a way better world. The company focuses on developing efficacious and sustainable solutions tailored for the consumer goods segment. "Inspired by nature, made by humans" is the Bolt Threads’ model, revolving around creating and scaling materials that steer us towards a more sustainable future. Its flagship product is b-silk, a biobased and biodegradable substitute for silicone elastomers. This material not only offers valuable benefits to consumers and formulators but also positively impacts the environment. Bolt Threads is based in Berkeley, Calif., in the U.S., and has previously been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.