This from JBurby777 on the other board (i.hub). IMO, this means we will have a manufacturing facility in the US and we will have an ongoing defense contract. When we reach $0.30, which gives us a $300 million Market Cap, that is the threshold some (many or most?) brokerages have that prevents interested parties, and 'whales', from investing. And what about a linkage between KBLB and a design combination of bioelectronic AI-enhanced feedback mechanism and spider silk clothing material? The High Fashion market, as lucrative as it may seem, is low-hanging fruit. The best is yet to come.
Washington’s Textile Strategy: How DPA Title III Could Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Defense Supply Chains
DENVER, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The White House’s decision to expand funding under Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III for American textile manufacturing signals a renewed commitment to strengthening a critical but often overlooked pillar of the U.S. defense industrial base.
Following years of advocacy by groups like the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition, Title III enables the Department of War (formerly Defense) to bypass certain procedural hurdles and invest directly in domestic production of warfighter clothing, textiles, body armor, uniforms, footwear, and related equipment.
This effort also reinforces the requirements of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. §2533a), which mandates that the United States Department of Defense procure 100% U.S.-made textiles and apparel for military use . The domestic textile base already delivers more than $1.8 billion annually in uniforms, armor systems, footwear, and other equipment for U.S. service members, spanning over 8,000 textile items and roughly 30,000 individual line items when accounting for sizes and variations. With federal capital now available to expand production capacity and strengthen supply chains, several publicly traded companies stand to benefit from this renewed policy focus.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB)
Among the most intriguing beneficiaries may be Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a biotechnology firm pioneering advanced spider-silk based fibers. The company’s engineered silk materials are designed to be exceptionally strong yet lightweight , properties that make them highly attractive for military applications . Defense planners have long sought materials capable of improving ballistic protection while reducing the weight burden on soldiers, and spider-silk inspired fibers could provide exactly that advantage.
Potential military uses for Kraig Labs’ materials are extensive . Lightweight anti-ballistic fabrics could enhance body armor while maintaining mobility for troops. The fiber’s strength and elasticity may also make it suitable for parachutes, improved expeditionary tents, and lightweight load-bearing gear. In addition, next-generation performance fabrics derived from spider silk could find applications in health and fitness wearables, used by soldiers to monitor readiness and physical performance, or technical undergarments. Even aircraft and vehicle interiors could benefit from lighter, stronger textile composites.
Beyond defense, Kraig Labs’ technology has compelling medical possibilities . Spider silk has been studied for use in sutures due to its strength and biocompatibility. It could also be used in ligament and tendon scaffolding for regenerative medicine, as well as advanced drug-delivery systems. Importantly, the company’s biotechnology-based production process aligns with the U.S. government’s broader push toward environmentally sustainable manufacturing.
Unlike petroleum-derived synthetic fibers, engineered biological fibers could reduce environmental impact while supporting domestic production , precisely the kind of innovation that DPA Title III funding is designed to accelerate . Kraig Labs and its technology are the Cover Feature of the March 2026 issue of National Geographic,
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/ar...ngineering
All the best, WB
Washington’s Textile Strategy: How DPA Title III Could Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Defense Supply Chains
DENVER, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The White House’s decision to expand funding under Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III for American textile manufacturing signals a renewed commitment to strengthening a critical but often overlooked pillar of the U.S. defense industrial base.
Following years of advocacy by groups like the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition, Title III enables the Department of War (formerly Defense) to bypass certain procedural hurdles and invest directly in domestic production of warfighter clothing, textiles, body armor, uniforms, footwear, and related equipment.
This effort also reinforces the requirements of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. §2533a), which mandates that the United States Department of Defense procure 100% U.S.-made textiles and apparel for military use . The domestic textile base already delivers more than $1.8 billion annually in uniforms, armor systems, footwear, and other equipment for U.S. service members, spanning over 8,000 textile items and roughly 30,000 individual line items when accounting for sizes and variations. With federal capital now available to expand production capacity and strengthen supply chains, several publicly traded companies stand to benefit from this renewed policy focus.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB)
Among the most intriguing beneficiaries may be Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a biotechnology firm pioneering advanced spider-silk based fibers. The company’s engineered silk materials are designed to be exceptionally strong yet lightweight , properties that make them highly attractive for military applications . Defense planners have long sought materials capable of improving ballistic protection while reducing the weight burden on soldiers, and spider-silk inspired fibers could provide exactly that advantage.
Potential military uses for Kraig Labs’ materials are extensive . Lightweight anti-ballistic fabrics could enhance body armor while maintaining mobility for troops. The fiber’s strength and elasticity may also make it suitable for parachutes, improved expeditionary tents, and lightweight load-bearing gear. In addition, next-generation performance fabrics derived from spider silk could find applications in health and fitness wearables, used by soldiers to monitor readiness and physical performance, or technical undergarments. Even aircraft and vehicle interiors could benefit from lighter, stronger textile composites.
Beyond defense, Kraig Labs’ technology has compelling medical possibilities . Spider silk has been studied for use in sutures due to its strength and biocompatibility. It could also be used in ligament and tendon scaffolding for regenerative medicine, as well as advanced drug-delivery systems. Importantly, the company’s biotechnology-based production process aligns with the U.S. government’s broader push toward environmentally sustainable manufacturing.
Unlike petroleum-derived synthetic fibers, engineered biological fibers could reduce environmental impact while supporting domestic production , precisely the kind of innovation that DPA Title III funding is designed to accelerate . Kraig Labs and its technology are the Cover Feature of the March 2026 issue of National Geographic,
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/ar...ngineering
All the best, WB
