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Cordyceps couture: fungi-based textiles shake up sustainable fashion
Original: Cordyceps couture: textiles made from live fungi shake up sustainable fashion
Researchers have developed textiles grown from living Cordyceps fungi, presenting a new frontier in sustainable fashion. The biofabricated material could offer a biodegradable alternative to conventional fabrics, which are major contributors to pollution. The innovation has drawn attention in fashion and biotech circles, where interest in mycelium and other mushroom-based materials has been growing as brands seek lower-impact production methods.
Why now: Growing industry and consumer interest in eco-friendly alternatives to polluting conventional textiles
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