Specialty Fabrics Review September 2022 - 12

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Apparel from mushrooms
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alifornia-based biomaterials innovator MycoWorks has launched its first
items made from the flagship mycelium material, Reishi™. The collection
by hatmaker Nick Fouquet includes the Boletus bucket hat, Coprinus and
Morchella hats, available in limited runs.
" We are elated that consumers can now wear and enjoy designs made with
Reishi, " says Sophia Wang, MycoWorks co-founder and chief of culture.
" MycoWorks partners with craftspeople and brands with whom we share
artistic values, which is why we've partnered with famed hatmaker
Nick Fouquet. "
Unlocking new design possibilities for brands, MycoWorks'
Fine Mycelium™ technology takes mycelium-the infinitely
renewable root structure of mushrooms-as it grows to
designers' exact specifications for hand feel, texture, strength
and functionality. The result is a luxury, natural material that
matches the performance of the highest quality animal leathers
with lower environmental impact.
Fouquet leveraged all-natural Reishi as the base material for the
Boletus hats and as decorative details and trims for other hats.
" Our clients want luxury made from materials that feel good and that
they feel good about, " says Fouquet. " MycoWorks' Reishi is the only leather
alternative we've seen that matches the beauty, quality and functionality of
traditional leather. Reishi feels organic and rich, and has a beautiful, worn
patina that we showcase through the distinct styles of our Reishi Collection. "
The Reishi Boletus bucket hat is made from
mycelium, the renewable root structure of
mushrooms. Photo: Nick Fouquet
Antimicrobial textile market
poised for growth
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Antimicrobial technologies are applied to the fabrics to inhibit the
growth of bacteria on the surface of the fabrics. Photo: Sportingtex
ccording to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global
antimicrobial textile market is expected to grow from
$9.38 billion in 2021 to $10.55 billion in 2022 at a compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The market is expected to
reach $14.64 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 8.5%.
North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial
textile market in 2021, but Asia-Pacific is expected to be the
fastest-growing region in the coming years. The regions covered
in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe,
North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
An increase in consumer awareness regarding health and
hygiene is contributing to the growth of the antimicrobial
textile market. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness
about health and cleanliness and has increased the demand
for antimicrobial textiles that can kill viruses. As a result,
the textile industry's companies are rapidly developing
antimicrobial products.
12 SPECIALTY FABRICS REVIEW / September 2022
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