A University of Colorado Boulder alum created what he says is the world’s first-ever 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string through his Boulder-based company Velociti.

A University of Colorado Boulder alum created what he says is the world’s first-ever 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string through his Boulder-based company Velociti.

Most modern violin strings are made from polymer, steel and other synthetic materials, which offer improved durability and tuning stability.

Most modern violin strings are made from polymer, steel and other synthetic materials, which offer improved durability and tuning stability.

Even with all the recent advancement in string technology, the game’s oldest string still brings a unique playability and response that modern synthetic strings just can’t match.