Pre-Selection 2023

HyphaLite™ TC is a breakthrough innovation in biobased fashion materials that aims to replace petrochemical-based synthetics and ease global plastic pollution. Composed of regenerative materials such as mushrooms, natural polymers and non-woven reinforcement, it is 100% biobased, plastic-free and biodegradable. It adheres to ISA’s trademarked LITE manufacturing system, minimizing carbon footprint, water, and chemical consumption during production. Meeting the KPIs for the fashion industry, it is one of the most developed biobased materials on the market that is fully scaleable in production.