Our Story
- 01 How can we ignore the textile industry in a world of exponentially expanding technology?
- 02 Climate change and global waste production have been significant issues for decades, but now we have something that could make all the difference. After years of research, our team discovered Squitex - an environmentally friendly replacement for petroleum-based fibers developed from genetic sequencing tools inspired by squids' tentacles! This revolutionary material will revolutionize the textile industry with its strong durability and climate positives functions.
- 03 With a team of recognized specialists in biomimetic design and experience with Squid Ring Teeth protein, Tandem Repeat is founded by the leading inventor and Penn State Huck Endowed Chair of Biomaterials Professor Melik Demirel. He's joined by Dr. Benjamin Allen and Dr. Gozde Senel-Ayaz to help bring this innovative technology into reality.