Achromobacter. From the Greek: without colour. A slender, colourless rod under the microscope — environmental organism, occasional opportunist in immunocompromised patients, unremarkable on the plate.

Reimagined here as an orchid.

The elongated petals follow the organism's morphology. The iridescent texture echoes the glossy sheen of real colonies. The teal and ghost-lavender tones are a direct nod to the achromatic name — the colour given to something defined by its absence of it. The Science in Bloom collection takes the organism at its most literal and asks what it would look like with petals. For Achromobacter the answer is unexpectedly elegant.

Lightweight Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, retail fit, crew neck. Ribbed collar, shoulder tape, side seams. REACH certified, Bella+Canvas 3001.

For the microbiologist who looked up Achromobacter once and found it more interesting than expected.

Specs

100% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz

Retail fit, crew neckline

Side seams, shoulder tape, ribbed knit collar

DTF/DTG print, tear-away label

REACH certified, Bella+Canvas 3001

Care

Machine wash cold (max 30°C)

Tumble dry low

Medium iron

Do not dry clean