Could New Fungi-Based Leather Replace the Real Thing?

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Sep 21, 2020, 11:30 am249 ptsTrending
Scientists have found that new faux-leather textiles made from fungi look, feel, and are as durable as leather made from cows or synthetic fabrics, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Sustainability. The research supports claims made by companies in Korea, Indonesia, and the United States…

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