We live in a world of fast fashion and disposable clothing and most people think this
is a disaster. They are working on recycling and circular fashion and want to change
the behaviour of seven billion people. This represents an incredible opportunity.
We have an entire generation of people who now expect to own a garment for a
year, maybe two, before disposing it and buying something new. With the right
type of materials they can be custom-designed to meet that life cycle. MycoTEX is a
100% biodegradable material based on mycelium, the root of mushrooms. We have
developed a technology and technique to create a sustainable fabric and made
prototypes with this material and the 3D modelling process. MycoTEX is sustainably
grown in a lab, so we don’t need expensive farmland or its seasonal infuences.
We use less water and no chemicals or pesticides. MycoTEX ofers a shorter
supply chain, limits transport use and allows for an entirely new way of designing
garments. After wearing you can simply bury your garment in the ground and it will
decompose. Aniela Hoitink | NEFFA | nefa.nl
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