A method for the treatment of
spider silk filament for use as a thread or composition in the manufacture of cosmetic, medical,
textile, and industrial applications, wherein the
spider silk filament, derived from genetically modified organisms, is treated with at least one component selected from the group consisting of vitamins, hormones, antioxidants, chelating agents,
antibiotics, preserving agents, fragrances, dyes, pigments,
magnetic nanoparticles, nanocrystals,
cell adhesion enhancers, thermal insulators, shrinkage agents and cosmetic, medical or dermatological active substances.
Textile fabrics obtained by this method are stronger, bio-compatible, bio-degradable and have a higher
thermal conductivity. Treated
spider silk filament can also be applied in an oil-in-water or water-in-oil protective cream that is
hypoallergenic and ensures a firmer
skin.