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‘Darkest fabric ever made’ is inspired by a bird of paradise

‘Darkest fabric ever made’ is inspired by a bird of paradise

PhD candidate Hansadi Jayamah demonstrates the process for making their avian-inspired ultrablack dyed fabric

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