Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. is featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue of National Geographic for its groundbreaking work in commercializing spider silk. The article highlights the advantages of using genetically enhanced silkworms to produce spider silk fibers. Kraig Labs’ technology is described as the most cost-efficient and highest-quality for commercializing spider silk, combining scalability with exceptional performance properties. The company’s recombinant spider silk was put to the test, towing a car and suspending a person from the ceiling on a single loop of thread.

The feature in National Geographic represents a major milestone for Kraig Labs and the field of biomaterials innovation. The company’s CEO, Kim Thompson, expressed excitement about the potential applications of their technology in various industries. Kraig Labs continues to advance commercialization of its recombinant spider silk technologies as global interest grows in sustainable fiber solutions. Interested individuals can order a copy of the magazine or a digital copy of the article from National Geographic.

Read more at GlobeNewswire: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories’ Spider Silk Advancements