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Luxury’s Latest Battleground: Material Science

Armed with extensive patent portfolios, Bolt Threads, Modern Meadow, MycoWorks, Natural Fiber Welding and others are targeting luxury brands with alternative materials.
Bolt Threads' mushroom leather alternative. Courtesy.
Bolt Threads' mushroom leather alternative. Courtesy. (clayton cotterell)

After issuing sustainability commitments and renouncing fur and exotic skins, fashion brands are placing bets on a slew of new materials, ranging from mushroom leather to silk alternatives.

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