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Mycelium Leather & Textiles

Explore how mycelium mats are grown, treated and finished into leather-like materials and textiles, and the challenges of durability and scale.

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Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Biotechnology
What you will study

6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.

Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.

At a glance

How the programme grows, phase by phase.

PHASE 1
Foundations
  • The Mycelium Leather Landscape
  • Growing Mycelium Mats: Surface and Submerged Methods
PHASE 2
Practice
  • Plasticising, Crosslinking and Tanning Alternatives
  • Coatings, Backings and Finishing
PHASE 3
Application & project
  • Performance Testing Against Leather Standards
  • Sustainability Claims and Commercial Lessons
What you will be able to do

Mycelium Leather & Textiles

By the end you will have worked through:

  • The Mycelium Leather Landscape
  • Growing Mycelium Mats: Surface and Submerged Methods
  • Plasticising, Crosslinking and Tanning Alternatives
  • Coatings, Backings and Finishing
  • Performance Testing Against Leather Standards
Your learning path

Where this programme sits in the school.

You are here · CourseMycelium Leather & TextilesNext · DiplomaDiploma in Mycelium Biomaterials
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FAQ

Questions about this programme

Do I need experience to study Mycelium Leather & Textiles?

No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.

How is Mycelium Leather & Textiles taught?

Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.

What certificate do I get?

Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.

What can I study after Mycelium Leather & Textiles?

The natural next step is Diploma in Mycelium Biomaterials.

How it is taught

Live, in a small group, with a real project.

i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Admissions & Fees

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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.

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