The vertically integrated denim manufacturer has partnered with New York-based Ecovative, a leader in mycelium technology, to transform post-consumer waste denim into sustainable architectural and interior design materials.
Ecovative harnesses mycelium growth to create solid webs, resulting in natural, biodegradable materials for textiles, packaging and food alternatives. Mycelium is the root-like fiber of fungi that form a web structure, supporting mushroom growth and nutrient exchange in diverse ecosystems.
In fashion, mycelium has been primarily used an eco-friendly alternative to leather by Vivobarefoot, Pangaia Ganni, Stella McCartney and Hermès.