This material is part of our Fabric of the Future initiative, set up in 2019 to research, develop and invest in innovative materials that are paving the way for the future of fashion. Learn more about the material.

A plant-based alternative to synthetic materials

Made by Vietnam-based ISA TanTec

HyphaLite™ is an innovative alternative to synthetic materials in footwear and accessories, crafted by blending discarded oyster mushroom powder with cellulose fibres and latex. This process repurposes mushrooms that don't meet food industry standards, transforming what would otherwise go to waste into a material that eliminates the need for plastic-based components, typically used in footwear production.