Reformation becomes latest to test mycelium
18/05/2022
Mycelium is a root-like structure of a fungus consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae.
Its US-based manufacturer Ecovative's products are grown on agricultural byproducts such as woodchips and seed hulls, and are compostable at the end of a product's life.
However, the use in footwear, clothing and accessories is niche: mycelium sheets measuring 24 metres by 1.8 metres take nine days to grow – indicating how long it would take to produce limited edition collections.
Reformation will join Wolverine Worldwide, Bestseler, Pangaia, PVH Corp and Vivobarefoot testing the materials for use in their products.
Gavin McIntyre, Ecovative's chief commercial officer, said: "Wolverine and Reformation represent an immense amount of market knowledge, a diverse family of products, and expertise in complex supply chains that will be crucial to applying our mycelium materials for maximum impact.”
Image: Mycelium slippers. This image illustrates the decomposition of Ecovative’s ‘Forager hides’ and foams. Credit: Charlotta Åman
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