High-Fashioned Mycelium
Forager’s Kat Reeder works at the intersection of biology, technology and design at Ecovatives materials lab, Forager. A textile designer herself, Reeder works with brands on prototypes and experimenting with...
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Redefining Earplugs for a Greener Tomorrow
Forager proudly partnered with GOB to create the world's first earplugs made from MycoFlex® foam. These innovative plugs offer a fully compostable alternative to traditional petroleum-based products.
Patrick McDowell only used sustainable fabrics for their Spring 2024 catwalk show and we bow down
For many seasons after their groundbreaking graduate collection in 2018, Patrick McDowell shunned the regular churn of production that many new fashion designers succumb to. They didn’t actually make many clothes. As a sustainable fashion...
Not just window dressing: the technologies making textiles greener
Ecovative goes a step further - Forager™ hides are fully biodegradable and made with entirely natural, renewable materials. This leather replacement is made from 100% mycelium (the ‘roots’ of mushrooms), without any...
9 Types of Vegan Leather Coming for Cowhide
Also known as “mushroom leather,” mycelium leather is made from the eponymous web-like root structure of mushrooms and fungi. In the wild, mycelium is a vital part of forest ecosystems,...
Mycelium Maker Ecovative Raises $30M Series E
Ecovative’s last round of funding was used to construct the world’s largest mycelium farm. Its latest funding will get products grown from that mycelium farm into consumers’ hands. The mycelium technology company announced the...
Ecovative: Making the Most of Mycelium
“One of our focuses on democratization of this technology is actually working with mushroom cultivators. Within our infrastructure, we have been able to leverage mushroom cultivation infrastructure and take some...