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Fungus Used to Make Biodegradable Textiles

Updated 2026-07-24 19:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Researchers have developed a biodegradable textile using living organisms that can host engineered microbes for added functionality such as changing color or providing UV protection.

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Scientific American

Fungus made fashion—researchers turn living organisms into textiles

Biodegradable textile is alive and can host engineered microbes that can change its color or add UV protection

2026-07-24 19:00 UTC