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Prince William and Cate Blanchett Visit Science Lab for Sustainable Fashion

  • On June 19, 2025, Prince William and Cate Blanchett visited the Colorifix lab at Norwich Research Park to explore sustainable fashion innovation.
  • Their visit followed Colorifix's 2023 recognition as an Earthshot Prize finalist for its DNA-based dyeing process that reduces water and chemical use.
  • During the tour, they donned lab coats, engaged with staff including Sophie Vaud and Eleanor Howard, and observed the environmentally friendly fermentation dye method in detail.
  • Prince William admitted he didn’t fully understand the meaning of the diagram, while Blanchett humorously wondered aloud if it might explode, demonstrating their active engagement with the process.
  • The visit underscored the Earthshot Prize’s focus on fostering innovation for environmental solutions, with implications for advancing sustainable fashion globally.
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Prince William receives prominent support from Hollywood: Together with Cate Blanchett, he visits a biotechnology company in Norwich, UK, where the negative effects of dyeing methods in the textile industry could be improved in the future.

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Prince of Wales and Cate Blanchett don lab coats to see eco brand at work

William and the actress visited labs in Norwich where Colorifix, a biotechnology firm, creates its textile dyes.

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People broke the news in United States on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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