Why Mushroom Leather?
Eco-chic, Eco-friendly
- Eco-chic(the Intersection of fashion and environmental consciousness)
· Mushroom Leather represents a lifestyle where fashion meets sustainability.
· For instance, Buying mushroom leather implies supporting fashion brands that follow ethical and eco-friendly production methods.
- Eco-friendly
· Eco-friendly sustainability(More than 90% reduction in CO2 and water consumption compared to Animal Skin production)
· No need to kill animals to make leather(Animal protection)
· Unique & Non-Fungible Product(Only one pattern in the world)
The Mushroom Leather Market is rapidly growing
Plant-Based Leather Market
· Yr 2023 : $720 million (approx. 1 trillion KRW)
· Yr 2030 : $1,120 million (approx. 1.5 trillion KRW)
· CAGR(Compound Annual Growth Rate): 6.5%
Mushroom Leather Market
· Yr 2023 : $70 million (approx. 89.2 billion KRW)
· Yr 2030 : $1,050 million (approx. 1.4 trillion KRW)
· CAGR(Compound Annual Growth Rate) : 48.5%
* Reference : Mordor Intelligence, Biobased Leather Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19
Ahokas, P., 2023. Methods of making non-waven materials from mycelium, WIPO
Comparison of leather types
Animal Leather
Contents
· Includes leather from various animals such as crocodiles, ostriches, cows, etc.
· Includes leathers, belts, and fur.
Advantages
· Compatible with various products without damage and has high durability.
Disadvantages
· Greenhouse gas and environmental pollution.
· Ethical issues regarding animal cruelty
· Often contains harmful substances.
NEXT
· Moving towards Synthetic Leather
Synthetic Leather
Contents
· Includes synthetic leather and composite leather.
Advantages
· Flexible production and change capabilities
· Mass production and cost efficiency.
Disadvantages
· Uses a certain percentage of PU (Polyurethane) and plastic materials (PU, PS, PE, PP, PET).
· Inferior to animal leather in terms of breathability.
NEXT
· Moving towards Plant-based Leather
Plant-Based Leather
Contents
· Made by mixing resin(Polyurethane) and Plant by-products(pineapples, mushrooms, cacti, etc.)
Advantages
· More eco-friendly compared to animal and synthetic leather.
· Some level of recyclability.
Disadvantages
· Environmental pollution during disposal.
· Criticized for "Green Washing"
NEXT
· Moving towards Mushroom Mycelium Leather
Mushroom Mycelium Leather
Contents
· Leather made from mushroom mycelium
· Biomass-based biodegradable, non-toxic mushroom leather
Advantages
· Close to Plastic-Free
· Eco-friendly sustainability(More than 90% reduction in CO2 and water consumption compared to Animal Skin production)
Disadvantages
· Need to reduce costs through technology supplementation and mass production for commercialization
NEXT
· Moving towards the Future Normal.
Our Technology
Core Tech of Heri Farm’s Inc.
· Superior Biological Fibrillation Tech for Mushroom Leather
· CEO’s 26 years of experience dedicated to Mushroom Business
· Outstanding ability to produce Mushroom Leather
· Modular Automatic Control Smart Farm using 40ft container
Superior Biological Fibrillation Tech for Mushroom Leather
CEO with 30 years of experience in studying and working related to Mushroom Industry.
Achievement in Mushroom Business
– The CEO’s career
· CEO graduated from Seoul National University, Department of Agronomy in Yr 1993. And he has dedicated his life to the mushroom business for 26 years since Yr 1998.
· 15th Dec. 2023: Commendation from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (for the development of the agricultural food industry)
· 31st Dec. 2017: Commendation from the Governor of Gyeonggi Province (for the development of agricultural food distribution)
· 11th Nov. 2013: Commendation from the Prime Minister (for enhancing agricultural competitiveness)
· 12th May 2010: Commendation from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
· 31st Dec. 2008: Commendation from the Governor of Gyeonggi Province
– The Scale of Mushroom Business
· Mass Cultivation & Sales of mushrooms through the CEO’s 8 companies
· Current annual company sales reach $21.8m(30b KRW)
· In-house production of various mushrooms: Annual production of Oyster mushrooms(4,500 tons), Shiitake mushrooms(500 tons), and Button mushrooms(350 tons)
– The Scope of Mushroom Business
· Production of Mushroom Spawns and Cultured Medium
· Mushroom growing, Product Development, Packaging, and Sales
· Export, Wholesale, and Retail(such as Costco, E-mart, Homeplus, etc.)
Achievement in Mushroom Leather
· Secured superior Strains, Spawn, and Culture Medium based on 26 years of Specialized Mushroom Business Experience
· Collected, cultivated, and screened over 50 species of mushrooms from the wild to secure fungi with superior properties
· Through own development, 7 strains have been deposited and stored at the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences(KACC)
· 6 Patent Registrations
· 2 International / 1 Internal Patent applications
· 17 Trademark application
· 3 Certifications(2 ISO certifications, 1 pesticide-free agricultural product certification)
· Current Production Capacity of Mushroom Leather: 100,000 ft2/year
Patent Registrations
Test Report
Internal Patent Applications
International Patent Applications
Trademark application
Certification
Modular Automatic Remote Control Smart Farm using 40ft container
Smart farm modularization technology to control the optimal environment can maximize mushroom mycelium fibrilization.
· Smart farm module system that can immediately respond to market demand fluctuations
· Capable of controlling the mushroom-growing environment such as Temperature, Humidity, CO2, Luminosity, Air volume, and Wind speed, etc.
· 1 Patent applications
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