Producing sustainable, functional & scalable materials inspired by fungi

Sapro-Tech combines science and design to disrupt the conventional textile industry. With our exclusive technology and by leveraging the inherent properties of fungi, Sapro-Tech is producing innovative, long-lasting, and visually appealing textiles. These sustainable alternatives will revolutionise the fashion industry and extend their application to various other sectors

Our latest breakthrough.

Inspired by our work with mycelium and fungi over the last three years, Sapro-Tech’s latest creation is a patent pending material that is an industry breakthrough. Using 100% natural materials derived from fungi and plants, Sapro-Tech has created a leather material that rivals animal leather, with incredible growth times and performance. The result: a sustainable, cost effective and competitive leather that is biodegradable, plastic-free and animal-free. Sapro-Tech is already producing samples for our pioneer partners to make prototype products from.

Our mission is simple.

Change the textile industry for good.

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FAQs

  • Mycelium (plural mycelia) is the vegetative part of a fungus. This mycelium grows into a dense network of thread-like filaments, similar to the roots of a plant.

  • Fungi possess several properties that make them highly suitable for the production of alternative textiles.

    Under optimal conditions, mycelium can grow indefinitely and merge through anastomosis, facilitating the formation of expansive and interconnected mycelial networks. These living networks exhibit resilience, adaptability, and flexibility.

    By leveraging the inherent attributes of fungi, along with our specialised cultivation methods, we can create textiles that closely resemble leather in terms of appearance, texture, and performance, while avoiding the negative aspects associated with traditional leather production. Win-win!

  • Mycelia can be cultivated under controlled conditions, harvested, compressed, and processed to create a textile that resembles leather. Sapro-Tech is employing an innovative growing technique to further improve the durability and strength of mycelium leather. Stay tuned for exciting developments in this space!

  • Mycelium leather offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional animal-based leather production. It involves minimal energy and chemical input compared to conventional leather processing methods. By utilising fungi instead of animal hides, mycelium leather significantly reduces its carbon footprint when compared to animal-based leather products currently available in the market.

  • Mycelium leather offers a comparable feel, appearance, and durability to animal-based leather. Moreover, mycelium leather surpasses animal-based leather in terms of versatility, allowing for greater customisation in texture, color, and drape. Sapro-Tech's exclusive growing techniques are anticipated to further enhance the strength, durability, and consistency of mycelium textiles.

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