Fungi hats? MycoWorks moves into fashion with mycelium hat collection

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Reishi hat collection by MycoWorks and Nick Fouquet | Credit: MycoWorks
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Reishi hat collection by MycoWorks and Nick Fouquet | Credit: MycoWorks

Biomaterials innovator has launched a collection with a luxury hat designer, as it looks to commercialise its mushroom derived material as an animal leather and plastic alternative

Biomaterials innovator MycoWorks has teamed up with luxury hat designer Nick Fouquet to launch its first eco-friendly fashion collection manufactured using mycelium material. Dubbed 'Reishi', the material...

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