Mylo
Materiality
Plants
Applications
Textiles/Fashion
Source
Renewable Feedstock & Virgin Resources
Production
Industrial Scale & Specialist
Recovery
Biodegradable & Industrial Compostability
Cycle
Biological
WHAT IS IT?
Mylo is a sustainable alternative to leather with a low environmental impact. The production time is much less than for natural leather as no cattle needs to be raised. The leather is produced from mushroom fibers and certified biobased.
HOW IS IT MADE?
They grow mushroom structures in combination with sawdust and other organic material. The cell structures can take up an interconnected 3-dimensional network, which creates a material that can then be processed, tanned, and dyed.
USE CASES
Faux leather in bags, purses, garments
Applicable Circular Principles
1. Life-Friendly Chemistry
3. Design for biological or technical loops
4. Build with abundant, accessible, and renewable resources
More info on circular principles
Location
Portland, USA
San Francisco, USA
Arhnem, Netherlands
More Info
www.mylo-unleather.com
TOPICS
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