An alternative for leather and synthetic leather: VTT succeeded in demonstrating continuous production of mycelium leather
Press release 7 July 2021 Leather and synthetic leather production have a large negative environmental impact due to resource-intensive processes and hazardous chemicals used during production. VTT’s research team demonstrated that VTT’s technology enables the continuous manufacturing of mycelium leather sheets by the meter. The approach is applicable to industrial roll-to-roll production. The first product applications for the material could be accessories, footwear, and garments, for example.“The material has a leathery look and feel and can be as strong as animal leather. It also