MycoWorks, the company behind Reishi, a high-quality mycelium-based leather alternative for luxury goods, has made significant progress by launching an e-commerce platform at reishi.mycoworks.com, allowing customers to purchase Reishi directly for the first time. Additionally, new advancements have improved Reishi’s ability to be used in detailed manufacturing techniques, such as stitch-and-turn and edge finishing.

In a joint effort between the MycoWorks Innovation Centre in San Francisco and tannery specialists in Igualada, Spain, the company has introduced Rei-Tanning technology. This exclusive process enhances the consistency and performance of Reishi sheets, making them more reliable for a variety of applications.

Reishi sheets go through a specialized treatment process to achieve desirable characteristics like softness, durability, and resistance to water and other elements. Clients can access specific guidelines for this retanning process under a license. This advancement opens up new possibilities for biomaterials, addressing challenges that have previously limited their applications.

Recent tests reveal that Reishi surpasses many industry benchmarks for luxury leather, setting a new standard for alternative materials. These tests, conducted on Reishi grown at the company’s large-scale facility in South Carolina, confirm its high quality and performance.