MYCL - MYLEA

Overview: 
”Mylea is strong, sustainable, and eco-friendly material made from the interlacing fungal network of Mycelium and agroforestry byproduct. It features customizable characteristics with a surface texture like leather”.

Ingredient information:
To make Mylea, fungal spores grow using agricultural plant waste as food and the mycelium takes the shape of the form used. Using plant-based dyes exclusively allows MYCL to create unique colours.

Sustainability credentials:
To produce a square foot of material, the mycelia require 99.9% less water than cattle leather. Mylea also uses chromium-free dyes during the colouring process unlike mainstream tanning process.

Application and use:
Mylea is a real and convenient alternative to the mainstream leather. The company sees their material for use in accessories and footwear.

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