Fungal mycelium is a root-like network of microscopic threads that forms the main body of a fungus. By shaping fungal mycelium under controlled conditions, lightweight foams and flexible films are produced, composed of 100% inactivated fungal mycelium, without synthetic binders or petroleum additives.

Fungal mycelium foams are a lightweight and flexible material with good acoustic insulation properties. During processing, the porosity and geometries can be controlled without extensive post-processing.

Fungal mycelium films are flexible and can be written or print on, folded, and shaped, offering similar properties to cellulose paper while requiring significantly fewer processing additives.

Both fungal mycelium films and foams are produced from inactivated fungal mycelium, ensuring material stability and decompostability.

This project is supported by the Joachim Herz Foundation.