Is Mylo Vegan? Material Facts & Alternatives

Vegan status: Vegan

Also known as: Mushroom leather, Mycelium leather

Origin

Biological — grown from mycelium (the root network of fungi), specifically using Ganoderma tsugae mycelium fed on corn waste.

Environmental impact

Rating: low. Grown in days rather than years. Uses agricultural waste as a feedstock. Biodegradable at end of life. Carbon footprint significantly lower than animal leather or PU leather.

Durability

Comparable to full-grain leather in feel. Long-term durability data still accumulating as commercial scale is recent (2021 onwards).

Common uses

Luxury fashion accessories, bags, shoes.

Notes

Developed by Bolt Threads (USA). Used by Stella McCartney, Lululemon, and Adidas in limited collections. Not yet mass-market due to production cost, but considered one of the most promising next-gen alternatives. Fully biodegradable.