Month: August 2026

Mushroom Leather, Circular Polyester and Agri‑Waste: Australia’s Next‑Gen Textile Materials Revolution

Mushroom Leather, Circular Polyester and Agri‑Waste: Australia’s Next‑Gen Textile Materials RevolutionMushroom Leather, Circular Polyester and Agri‑Waste: Australia’s Next‑Gen Textile Materials Revolution

Agrifibre and Mycelium‑Based AlternativesMelbourne biotech start‑up Alt. Leather made headlines in early 2026 by closing a AU$8 million Series A to scale its mycelium leather sheets. The company feeds sawdust