ReishiTM Mushroom Leather: Pioneering Sustainable Leather in the Fashion Industry
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores ReishiTM mushroom leather, a sustainable and innovative alternative to leather in the fashion industry. As the demand for environmentally and ethically sourced materials grows, mushroom leather utilises the natural properties of fungal mycelium to meet the market well. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the macro trends in the textile and fashion and leather markets, describes the necessity for the emergence of sustainable leather substitutes, and then provides an insight into the production process of ReishiTM mushroom leather, highlighting its low impact on the environment and its various excellent properties and characteristics. The paper also investigates the current practical use of mushroom leather by fashion companies, illustrating the practical application of ReishiTM mushroom leather in a variety of fashion products such as clothing and bags. In addition, the paper provides recommendations for the commercialisation of ReishiTM mushroom leather in the fashion industry, with insights from ethical and cultural perspectives.
DOI: 10.54097/nzds8q40
Author: Jianyue Chen
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407854465