{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"15264","rtpr_id":"nGNX3vQC1B","ticker":"KBLB","exchange":"OTC","all_tickers":["KBLB"],"title":"Kraig Labs Clears Dual Commercialization Milestones with Record Spider Silk Production and Successful Reeling Operations","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-04-30T13:20:00.108Z","article_body":"DENVER, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (www.247marketnews.com)- Kraig\nBiocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Kraig Labs” or the “Company”), a\nleading developer of recombinant spider silk-based fibers, has achieved two\nmajor commercialization milestones, signaling accelerating momentum toward the\nfirst successful spider silk commercialization program. The Company announced\nthat a recent production run yielded approximately 1.8 metric tons of\nrecombinant spider silk, marking a significant increase in output and\nestablishing a new benchmark for commercial-scale production.\n\nEqually important, Kraig Labs confirmed that the processing and reeling of\nthis production batch proceeded successfully and according to plan. This\nmilestone demonstrates not only the Company’s growing ability to produce\nspider silk at scale, but also its capability to convert that raw output into\nusable fiber through consistent and reliable downstream operations, an\nessential requirement for commercial deployment.\n\nThe achievement addresses two of the most critical challenges in advanced\nmaterials commercialization: scaling production volume and maintaining process\nintegrity during fiber conversion. By successfully executing both at higher\nvolumes, Kraig Labs is reinforcing confidence in the viability of its\nproprietary recombinant spider silk technologies across potential end markets,\nincluding performance textiles, defense applications, and technical fabrics.\n\nAs production benchmarks continue to rise, Kraig Labs appears increasingly\npositioned to transition from development-stage operations to\nrevenue-generating commercialization. The Company’s ability to meet growing\ndemand while maintaining quality and process efficiency will be key as it\nmoves toward broader industry adoption of spider silk-based materials, widely\nregarded as one of the strongest and most versatile fibers in the world.\n\nGlobal Investment Surge Signals Massive Appetite for Next-Generation Super\nFibers\n\nThe scale of capital poured into synthetic spider silk efforts over the past\ndecade makes one thing clear; the demand for high-performance “super\nfibers” is not just theoretical. Hundreds of millions, collectively\nbillions, of dollars in funding has chased other efforts in the spider silk\nspace; investments driven by the unique combination of strength, elasticity,\nand lightweight properties that spider silk offers, along with its potential\nas a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based fibers like nylon and\npolyester. The experts are not investing at this scale without clear\nline-of-sight to real-world applications and long-term demand.\n\nThis influx of capital also reflects a broader shift in materials science,\nwhere performance and sustainability are increasingly converging. Industries\nranging from defense and aerospace to apparel and medical devices are actively\nseeking next-generation fibers that can outperform legacy materials while\nmeeting stricter environmental standards. The fact that multiple well-funded\ncompanies wanted to solve the same production challenges underscores the size\nof the opportunity: a multi-billion-dollar market for advanced fibers that\ncould redefine entire supply chains.\n\nAbout 24/7 Market News\n\nIn today's fast-moving markets, visibility is everything and 24/7 Market News\n(24/7) provides a powerful suite of investor relations and public relations\nsolutions designed to elevate your company’s profile quickly and\neffectively. Whether you're an established name seeking broader awareness, or\na micro-cap looking to break out of obscurity, 24/7 delivers targeted,\nhigh-impact coverage through timely news distribution, analyst report\nplacements, featured editorials, and multi-channel amplification across\nfinancial platforms, social media, and investor communities. Our services help\ncut through the noise, attract institutional interest, drive exposure, and\nbuild long-term shareholder credibility, all while maintaining full SEC\ncompliance and transparency. For Analyst Report coverage, custom IR campaigns,\npress release syndication, or other tailored investor and public relations\nsolutions, contact sales@247marketnews.com to discuss how 24/7 can help\naccelerate your company’s visibility and valuation trajectory.\n\nPAID EDITORIAL DISCLOSURE: This is a paid editorial communication intended for\ninformational purposes only. 24/7 is a third-party media provider that owns\nKBLB shares, which are on deposit and may be sold at the editor’s\ndiscretion, and has been compensated for providing ongoing KBLB market\noutreach and other services.. This press release may include technical\nanalysis and should not be construed as financial or investment advice.\nTrading stocks involves risks, and readers should consult with their financial\nadvisor before making investment decisions.\n\nFor further information, please visit 247marketnews.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VKd2iHf7tu-TjfSl8il5c9dv_7ntYvZ0Rpy7WhzMmgQHV4E2qt-03g31etdP68GutgFdrUrakbMLixbLrsZ5OS99tOBQVun24VnlzSHu_2U=)\nor https://go.247marketnews.com/kblb-disclosure/\n\nCONTACT:\n24/7 Market News\nEditor@247marketnews.com\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to\nvarious risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding\nthe Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that are not\nhistorical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words\n\"intends,\" \"may,\" \"will,\" \"plans,\" \"expects,\" \"anticipates,\" \"projects,\"\n\"predicts,\" \"estimates,\" \"aims,\" \"believes,\" \"hopes,\" \"potential\" or similar\nwords. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these\nforward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including without\nlimitation, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, general\neconomic conditions, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings\nwith the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release\nare made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not\nundertake any responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except\nin accordance with applicable law.\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/528d80d7-f9ef-40f6-809b-ba259822f33a\nSome of Kraig Labs recently Reeled recombinant Spider Silk \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/528d80d7-f9ef-40f6-809b-ba259822f33a/en)\nSome of Kraig Labs recently Reeled recombinant Spider Silk\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX3vQC1B","title":"Kraig Labs Clears Dual Commercialization Milestones with Record Spider Silk Production and Successful Reeling Operations","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"KBLB","created":"2026-04-30T13:20:00.108Z","tickers":["KBLB"],"exchange":"OTC","article_body":"DENVER, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (www.247marketnews.com)- Kraig\nBiocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Kraig Labs” or the “Company”), a\nleading developer of recombinant spider silk-based fibers, has achieved two\nmajor commercialization milestones, signaling accelerating momentum toward the\nfirst successful spider silk commercialization program. The Company announced\nthat a recent production run yielded approximately 1.8 metric tons of\nrecombinant spider silk, marking a significant increase in output and\nestablishing a new benchmark for commercial-scale production.\n\nEqually important, Kraig Labs confirmed that the processing and reeling of\nthis production batch proceeded successfully and according to plan. This\nmilestone demonstrates not only the Company’s growing ability to produce\nspider silk at scale, but also its capability to convert that raw output into\nusable fiber through consistent and reliable downstream operations, an\nessential requirement for commercial deployment.\n\nThe achievement addresses two of the most critical challenges in advanced\nmaterials commercialization: scaling production volume and maintaining process\nintegrity during fiber conversion. By successfully executing both at higher\nvolumes, Kraig Labs is reinforcing confidence in the viability of its\nproprietary recombinant spider silk technologies across potential end markets,\nincluding performance textiles, defense applications, and technical fabrics.\n\nAs production benchmarks continue to rise, Kraig Labs appears increasingly\npositioned to transition from development-stage operations to\nrevenue-generating commercialization. The Company’s ability to meet growing\ndemand while maintaining quality and process efficiency will be key as it\nmoves toward broader industry adoption of spider silk-based materials, widely\nregarded as one of the strongest and most versatile fibers in the world.\n\nGlobal Investment Surge Signals Massive Appetite for Next-Generation Super\nFibers\n\nThe scale of capital poured into synthetic spider silk efforts over the past\ndecade makes one thing clear; the demand for high-performance “super\nfibers” is not just theoretical. Hundreds of millions, collectively\nbillions, of dollars in funding has chased other efforts in the spider silk\nspace; investments driven by the unique combination of strength, elasticity,\nand lightweight properties that spider silk offers, along with its potential\nas a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based fibers like nylon and\npolyester. The experts are not investing at this scale without clear\nline-of-sight to real-world applications and long-term demand.\n\nThis influx of capital also reflects a broader shift in materials science,\nwhere performance and sustainability are increasingly converging. Industries\nranging from defense and aerospace to apparel and medical devices are actively\nseeking next-generation fibers that can outperform legacy materials while\nmeeting stricter environmental standards. The fact that multiple well-funded\ncompanies wanted to solve the same production challenges underscores the size\nof the opportunity: a multi-billion-dollar market for advanced fibers that\ncould redefine entire supply chains.\n\nAbout 24/7 Market News\n\nIn today's fast-moving markets, visibility is everything and 24/7 Market News\n(24/7) provides a powerful suite of investor relations and public relations\nsolutions designed to elevate your company’s profile quickly and\neffectively. Whether you're an established name seeking broader awareness, or\na micro-cap looking to break out of obscurity, 24/7 delivers targeted,\nhigh-impact coverage through timely news distribution, analyst report\nplacements, featured editorials, and multi-channel amplification across\nfinancial platforms, social media, and investor communities. Our services help\ncut through the noise, attract institutional interest, drive exposure, and\nbuild long-term shareholder credibility, all while maintaining full SEC\ncompliance and transparency. For Analyst Report coverage, custom IR campaigns,\npress release syndication, or other tailored investor and public relations\nsolutions, contact sales@247marketnews.com to discuss how 24/7 can help\naccelerate your company’s visibility and valuation trajectory.\n\nPAID EDITORIAL DISCLOSURE: This is a paid editorial communication intended for\ninformational purposes only. 24/7 is a third-party media provider that owns\nKBLB shares, which are on deposit and may be sold at the editor’s\ndiscretion, and has been compensated for providing ongoing KBLB market\noutreach and other services.. This press release may include technical\nanalysis and should not be construed as financial or investment advice.\nTrading stocks involves risks, and readers should consult with their financial\nadvisor before making investment decisions.\n\nFor further information, please visit 247marketnews.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VKd2iHf7tu-TjfSl8il5c9dv_7ntYvZ0Rpy7WhzMmgQHV4E2qt-03g31etdP68GutgFdrUrakbMLixbLrsZ5OS99tOBQVun24VnlzSHu_2U=)\nor https://go.247marketnews.com/kblb-disclosure/\n\nCONTACT:\n24/7 Market News\nEditor@247marketnews.com\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to\nvarious risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding\nthe Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that are not\nhistorical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words\n\"intends,\" \"may,\" \"will,\" \"plans,\" \"expects,\" \"anticipates,\" \"projects,\"\n\"predicts,\" \"estimates,\" \"aims,\" \"believes,\" \"hopes,\" \"potential\" or similar\nwords. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these\nforward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including without\nlimitation, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, general\neconomic conditions, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings\nwith the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release\nare made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not\nundertake any responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except\nin accordance with applicable law.\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/528d80d7-f9ef-40f6-809b-ba259822f33a\nSome of Kraig Labs recently Reeled recombinant Spider Silk \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/528d80d7-f9ef-40f6-809b-ba259822f33a/en)\nSome of Kraig Labs recently Reeled recombinant Spider Silk\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-04-30T13:20:00.164888894Z","server_sent_at_ms":1777555200164},"received_at":"2026-04-30T13:20:00.217Z","source_url":null},"analysis":null,"durationMs":null,"modelName":null}}