AirLoom® Hides

The Science of Style:
Leading the Future of Sustainable Luxury

Farm-grown from mycelium—the fibrous root structure of mushrooms—Forager AirLoom® hides are a biobased, durable alternative to raw cow hide, offering unmatched versatility and customization. Harvested and processed in its natural form, AirLoom® hides celebrate the beauty of structural biology while delivering the high performance required for fashion, accessories, and more.

Patrick McDowell X Forager

Why AirLoom® Hides

Natural Integrity

Harvested as is, preserving the strength and beauty of mycelium’s natural structure. No grinding and binding.

Endless Versatility

Available in a wide range of colors, finishes, and thicknesses (0.4mm to 1.3mm), tailored for bags, accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, and more.

Sustainable Excellence

Produces significantly lower GHG emissions and uses far less water compared to raw cow hide or plastics. In addition, creates nutrient-rich compost, promoting healthier soils.

Impactful Efficiency

AirLoom® is grown fast and large—up to 1.6m wide by 30m long, with a current farm capacity of 1.5 million sq ft per year.

The Making of AirLoom® Hides

From our AirMycelium® chambers to your finished products—watch the natural process of growing our innovative mycelium hides.

STEP 1: Plant-based agricultural waste inputs

STEP 2: Mycelium strain selected for application

STEP 3: Mycelium material is grown in days

STEP 4: Transferred to finishing partners

STEP 5: AirLoom® hides delivered to brand partners

Finishes to Match Your Vision

AirLoom™ hides offer extensive flexibility in design with a wide variety of possible colors, textures, and finishes that make our materials perfect for creative and functional applications.