Is Mylo Vegan? Material Facts & Alternatives
Also known as: Mushroom leather, Mycelium leather
Vegan
No animal products or byproducts are involved in the production of this material.
Origin
Biological — grown from mycelium (the root network of fungi), specifically using Ganoderma tsugae mycelium fed on corn waste.
Common Uses
Luxury fashion accessories, bags, shoes.
Durability
Comparable to full-grain leather in feel. Long-term durability data still accumulating as commercial scale is recent (2021 onwards).
Environmental Impact
Low Environmental ImpactGrown in days rather than years. Uses agricultural waste as a feedstock. Biodegradable at end of life. Carbon footprint significantly lower than animal leather or PU leather.
Editorial Notes
Developed by Bolt Threads (USA). Used by Stella McCartney, Lululemon, and Adidas in limited collections. Not yet mass-market due to production cost, but considered one of the most promising next-gen alternatives. Fully biodegradable.