IGUALADA, Spain – February 25, 2025 – MycoWorks, a leader in biomaterials innovation, has announced a significant enhancement in the performance of Reishi™, its flagship mycelium-based material. This new advancement improves luxury-grade durability and flexibility, setting a benchmark in bio-material innovation. Additionally, MycoWorks is now offering Reishi™ for online purchase through its first-ever e-commerce platform.
MycoWorks’ Reishi™ biomaterial has achieved new performance results enabling the production of luxury products with intricate construction techniques, including stitch-and-turn and edge applications.
Developed in collaboration between MycoWorks’ San Francisco Innovation Center and tannery experts in Igualada, Spain, Rei-Tanning™ technology enhances Reishi™’s performance consistency. This exclusive process enables luxury construction techniques such as stitch-and-turn and edge applications, reinforcing softness, durability, and water resistance.
With Reishi™ now available at scale, specific retanning guidelines are available under license for use in client facilities. The Rei-Tanning™ process expands luxury sector applications, overcoming traditional biomaterial challenges.
Enhanced Reishi™ Performance Results
Third-party testing from CTC Groupe confirms that Reishi™ surpasses luxury leather benchmarks: ✅ Bally Flex Resistance – Up to 20,000 cycles
✅ Martindale Abrasion Resistance – Up to 25,600 cycles
✅ Colorfastness – Passed 200-cycle benchmark
✅ Ageing Test (50°C, 90% RH) – Passed
✅ Finish Adhesion – Reached 0.5N/mm
Ligne Roset Validates Reishi™ Performance
MycoWorks’ strategic partner, Ligne Roset, conducted independent in-house testing, achieving:
- Martindale Abrasion Resistance – Up to 50,000 cycles
- Seating Simulation Test – Replicating 100 kg pressure for over 25,000 cycles
These results underscore ten years of research and commitment at MycoWorks to meet the highest industry standards and customer expectations.
MycoWorks’ strategic partner Ligne Roset has carried out in-housing performance testing that shows promising results for upholstery applications with Reishi™. The heritage furniture company has been working with MycoWorks’ teams to grow and finish Reishi™ to meet furniture industry specs. Photo Credits : Ligne Roset
Now Available for Purchase: Reishi™ E-Commerce Platform
For the first time, MycoWorks is offering Reishi™ for direct online purchase, with options including:
- Reishi™ Sample Kits (material swatches)
- Single-sheet orders (up to five sheets per SKU)
- Bulk orders (15–50 sheets per SKU)
Experience Reishi™ in person at Lineapelle Milan (Feb 25-27), Hall 9, Booth M17-19/N18-20.
Shop now at reishi.mycoworks.com.
About MycoWorks & Reishi™
Founded in 2013, MycoWorks pioneers Fine Mycelium™ technology, developing premium biomaterials with exceptional strength, durability, and sustainability. Reishi™, created in partnership with Hermès, General Motors, and Ligne Roset, represents the next generation of luxury biomaterials for fashion, accessories, furniture, and beyond.
For inquiries, contact: mycoworks@bpcm.com
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