Crafted by nature, powered by innovation
MycoFutures™ is creating a revolutionary material made from mycelium, the root system of fungi. Grown using forestry and agriculture by-products, Myco™ is fully biodegradable, free from harmful chemicals, and designed to rival traditional leather in both beauty and versatility.
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Why Mycelium?
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Low CO2 Emissions
Mycelium-based leather alternatives produce drastically lower carbon emissions throughout the production process and supply chain.
Fast Growing
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Mycelium grows quickly! Some in a matter of days. More importantly, mycelium decomposes quickly, releasing carbon back into soil.
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Eliminate Plastic
Synthetic leathers are created & processed using petroleum and toxic chemicals. Mycelium leather alternatives can be processed and dyed naturally.
The People Behind MycoFutures™
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Stephanie Lipp
CEO & Co-founder
Leonedest Gillis
CTO & Co-founder
Myco™Futures was founded by Stephanie Lipp and Leo Gillis, two entrepreneurs who believe in the power of fungi to transform the way materials are made. Starting in a friend’s basement, they turned years of experimentation into Myco™—a material that proves luxury can be sustainable.
Changing Materials, Changing the Future
Traditional leather and synthetic alternatives come at a high environmental cost—from deforestation to toxic chemicals and microplastic pollution. Myco™ offers a better way. By growing mycelium from by-products from industry, we’ve created a material that meets the needs of today’s world without compromising tomorrow’s.
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Key Benefits
No Plastics, No Toxins:
A material as kind to people as it is to the planet.
Efficient Production:
Uses less water and energy than traditional leather.
Circular by Design:
Fully compostable, Myco™ completes nature’s cycle. (but only when exposed to the right conditions and microbes!)
Scaling the Future of Myco™
MycoFutures' product range is being developed with its own end-of-life in mind. Creating a product that is circular by design and does not result in waste is crucial to vision.
The first product made from Myco™—our Travel Pouch—is now available for pre-order in partnership with SRTX Origin. Limited to 3,000 individually numbered units, this launch is your chance to own a piece of material history and support the future of sustainable design.
Impact
MycoFutures is committed to producing a truly sustainable product. As the venture grows, the UN Sustainable Developments Goals will guide decision making at all levels.
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Our Ecosystem
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Contact Us
Please get in touch if you are a brand interested in collaborating or joining the waiting list for swatches, for information about investment opportunities or for media inquiries.