This patent relates to the development of mycelium-based textile and leather-like materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional leather and synthetic textiles. The invention describes a method for producing textile materials from fungal mycelium using industrial fermentation and paper-making technologies.
Macroalgae could become a major sustainable resource for the bio‑based economy — but Europe still relies heavily on harvesting wild stocks. Demand is rising, quality must be consistent, and new cultivation solutions are urgently needed.
From August 6, 2026, new REACH restrictions on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances in consumer products will apply across the European Union. The new regulation introduces stricter emission limits and will impact manufacturers, importers, and distributors placing products on the European market.
TEX4GREEN is a Horizon Europe project that develops bio-based alternatives to hazardous textile chemicals. Through the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach, the project supports the transition to safer, more circular and sustainable textile products, validated in real-world industrial applications.
