MYCL | Mycotech Lab
MYCL produces MYLEA, a sustainable leather alternative made from mushroom mycelium and agricultural waste. This durable and recyclable material offers an affordable and environmentally friendly option for various applications.
- Biotechnology
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
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Problem
The fashion, furniture, and construction industries rely heavily on resource-intensive and environmentally damaging materials like leather, plastics, and traditional composites. These materials contribute to deforestation, pollution from tanning processes, and accumulation of non-biodegradable waste.
Solution
MYCL addresses these issues by producing sustainable materials made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, and upcycled agricultural waste. Their innovative bio-fabrication process yields materials with customizable textures and characteristics suitable for a range of applications, including fashion apparel, furniture, and building components. MYCL's materials offer a low human toxicity potential, reduce reliance on harmful chemicals, and promote a circular economy through waste upcycling and composting. The company collaborates with designers and researchers to explore new applications for mycelium-based materials, driving the adoption of sustainable alternatives across industries. MYCL's materials include Mylea™, a leather-like material, Biobo™, a binderless board, and MYCL™ Composite, a biodegradable solid composite.
Target Audience
MYCL's primary customers include fashion designers seeking sustainable leather alternatives, furniture manufacturers looking for eco-friendly materials, and construction companies interested in bio-based building components.
Features
- Mylea™: A customizable, leather-like material made from mycelium and agricultural waste.
- Biobo™: A sustainable, non-adhesive binder board made from Mylea™ byproduct, suitable for architectural and design applications.
- MYCL™ Composite: A biodegradable solid composite utilizing mushroom mycelium, grown and shaped into desired forms.
- Upcycling of agro-forestry waste, such as wood chips, as a medium to grow mycelium.
- Low human toxicity potential, with 70% lower dichlorobenzene substance (DCB) than bovine leather.
- Waste management through composting and conversion to growth medium.
- Customizable surface textures and characteristics for diverse applications.