Why Mushroom Leather?
Special, Unique, Exclusive
with Mushroom Leather
This mushroom leather is so special, because each leather have own unique pattern.
Also, no need to kill animals to making leather and biodegradable ability makes sustainable enviornment for the earth.
Mushroom Leather Market is growing up
Plant-Based Leather Market Size
· 2024 : $760 million (approx. 1 trillion KRW)
· 2028 : $980 million (approx. 1.3 trillion KRW)
Mushroom Mycelium Leather Market Outlook(Mordor Intelligence)
· CAGR : 48.5% from 2021 to 2028
· 2024 : $100 million (approx. 132.4 billion KRW)
· 2028 : $480 million (approx. 644.1 billion KRW)
· 2030 : $1.05 billion (approx. 1.42 trillion KRW)
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 non-leather (plant-based materials).
Plant-Based Leather
Contents
· Mixed with plant residues such as pineapple leaves and apple skins, excluding plastic (PU).
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 synthetic leather.
Mushroom Mycelium Leather
Contents
· Leather made using mushroom mycelium.
· Based on biodegradable, non-toxicsubstances.
Advantages
· Potential for expanding eco-friendly product range.
· Approaches Plastic-Free.
Disadvantages
· Needs technological and regulatory support.
NEXT
· Promoting functional materials based on plants (dyeing, coating, tactile feel, etc.).
