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Posted on 1/31/2025
Produces sustainable mycelium-based leather alternative
Junior, Mid
Spartanburg, SC, USA
MycoWorks produces a leather alternative called Reishi™, made from mycelium, which is a part of fungus. This material is designed to be sustainable and is appealing to fashion brands and designers seeking eco-friendly options. Reishi™ has already been used in luxury items, showcasing its performance and aesthetic qualities. MycoWorks stands out from competitors by operating the world's first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium™ plant, located in South Carolina, which allows them to significantly increase production to meet rising demand. The company's goal is to capture a substantial share of the growing leather goods market, which is projected to exceed $720 billion by 2030, by providing a sustainable alternative that aligns with the values of modern consumers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$181.9M
Headquarters
Emeryville, California
Founded
2013
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"I see an immense opportunity to grow the future of luxury with Reishi™. Having worked in this industry for twenty years, it's not often that one is able to have a hand in creating a new experience in art and design like the one we are building at MycoWorks," said Ginevra Boralevi on her new position as Director Communications at MycoWorks. "I am excited to bring my experience in the luxury sector to raise the awareness of a new material of excellence: natural, precious, unique —and good for the planet."Crafted from the intricate roots of mycelium, Reishi™ is a revolutionary textile material, unparalleled in its versatility and uniqueness. Reishi™ is not a replacement to leather, but a new material option for art and design to create with. It carries the legacy of nature's craftsmanship, seamlessly intertwining art with sustainability."My goal has always been that of our founders: to make the invisible visible," said Xavier Gallego, MycoWorks' VP of Marketing and Creative Director. "With Ginevra joining the executive team, the world of art and design can re-discover the unique expressions of Reishi™ and uncover new aesthetics with our precious natural mycelium material."Since September of 2022, MycoWorks' Paris office on Rue de la Paix, where Ginevra is based with the company's communications and product teams, is focused on providing dedicated support to their existing luxury partners, and collaborating with European designers, artists, brands and leather experts on projects Made with Reishi™