Grown, not extracted.
High-performance bio-materials from mycelium and seaweed.
MYCL (Mycotech Lab) transforms agricultural waste and seaweed biomass into carbon-sequestering materials by growing mushroom mycelium and extract seaweed into custom forms.
Grown not extracted
Mycelium and seaweed is cultivated in a using a fraction of the land, water, and chemicals of animal and synthetic leather
Tunable by design
Customizable surface texture and form; the same platform yields supple sheets or rigid composite
Circular by default
Feedstock is agricultural by-product and seaweed biomass; the finished material is compostable and carbon-sequestering.
Mylea™
flexible mycelium leather sheet; supple, durable, cruelty-free, compostable. For footwear, bags, accessories
How Mylea™ is Made ?
1. Feedstock
collect and prepare agricultural by-products as the growth substrate
2. Growing Incubation
mycelium colonizes the substrate in a controlled environment
3. Finish
harvest, treat, and apply the tunable surface texture; halt growth for a stable material
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Aplication
Small Leather Goods
Watch Strap
Bag
Footwear
Upholstery
Certifications & Awards
Mylea™ sea
it's not plastic but fantastic. Extracting polysaccharide of marine biomass to create aesthetic film material for bags, and accessories
How Mylea™ Sea is Made ?
1. Feedstock
Sustainable tropical seaweed-derived marine biomass as the foundation of our products
2. Extraction
Our biofilm starts with polysaccharides extracted from seaweed, which serve as the primary feedstock.
3. Finish
biofilm is treated and tested to make sure the flexibility, tear, tensile strength are met requirement
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Mycelium Composite
Mycelium composite grown through agri crop waste ; lightweight, fire-resistant, acoustic insulation, for interiors and architecture
How Mycelium Composite is Made ?
1. Feedstock
collect and prepare agricultural by-products as the growth substrate
2. Incubation + Casting
Mycelium substrate is molded into the desired form through a casting process.
3. Finish
Once fully dried, the material becomes sturdy and durable without requiring any adhesive.
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Frequently asked questions
Mylea™
Is Mylea™ real leather? Is it vegan?
No animal is involved, and there is no PVC or heavy-metal tanning. Unlike synthetic "vegan leather," which is usually use plastic (PU/PVC) to mimic the texture, Mylea is largely bio-based and biodegradable. Option for PU coating is available to improve performance
Are the fungi used to grow these materials safe for humans and the environment?
Yes. MYCL uses non-pathogenic fungal strains — the same family of organisms behind edible mushrooms and fermented foods or medicine. In the finished material the fungal biomass is dried and stabilized, so the product is inert and safe to handle, wear, and install. No spores developed during the growing phase and finished process.
Are these materials genetically modified (GMO)?
No. Mylea and Mycelium Composite are made by cultivating naturally occurring fungal mycelium on agricultural substrate the material is grown, not genetically engineered
What does end-of-life look like — are they biodegradable?
After 45 days of testing using the ISO 14855-1:2012 protocol, Mylea™ demonstrated a biodegradation rate of 51.7%. Based on linear regression analysis, this material is projected to achieve complete biodegradation within 90-100 days.
Where do Mylea™'s raw materials come from?
Agricultural crop waste low-value residues turned into a functional product. A key sourcing from farmer of Palm Oil Biomass (only RSPO Certified), Sugarcane, Rice Husk, Corn husk.
Does making these compete with food production?
No — the opposite. Mylea and Mycelium Composite are grown on agricultural crop waste, low-value residue that would otherwise be burned or discarded.
How much environmental impact does Mylea™ actually save?
Independently assessed, Mylea cuts global warming potential by about 48% versus synthetic leather — roughly 57 kg CO₂e/m² today versus 110 for synthetic, with a path toward 15 at full scale. Across a single 10,000 sqft production run, MYCL estimates around 7 million kg of CO₂ avoided from crop waste that would otherwise be burned, plus 2.5 tons of PU/PVC displaced.
Are these Mylea™ claims independently verified?
Yes. The Mylea life-cycle assessment was conducted with Indonesia's national research agency (BRIN) and published in a peer-reviewed journal, following ISO 14040/14044.
Where is Mylea™ made? Does it support local communities?
Yes. MYCL eco-factory in Bandung Indonesia has created around 60+ new green jobs — half held by women — paying roughly 90% more than comparable local work.
Mylea™ sea
What can Mylea Sea replace, and is it strong enough?
It replaces PVC sheets and films, and performs in the range of common bioplastics. Made from red seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii and Kappaphycus alvarezii), it has a mechanical strength of about 6.9 - 10 MPa and ~42% - 100% elongation, is cheap to produce even in small quantities, and manufactures quickly .
Is farming seaweed for this good for the ocean?
Yes. Seaweed absorbs roughly 40× more CO₂ during cultivation than a tree over the same area, needs no land, fresh water, or fertilizer, and provides income for coastal farming communities.
Are Mylea™ sea microplastic-free?
Yes — there is no fossil based plastic in them to shed as persistent microplastic.
Does making these compete with food production?
Mylea Sea uses farmed seaweed, which needs no land, fresh water, or fertilizer and doesn't displace food crops.
Where do Mylea™'s raw materials come from?
Agricultural crop waste low-value residues turned into a functional product. A key sourcing from farmer of Palm Oil Biomass (only RSPO Certified), Sugarcane, Rice Husk, Corn husk.
Does making these compete with food production?
No — the opposite. Mylea and Mycelium Composite are grown on agricultural crop waste, low-value residue that would otherwise be burned or discarded.
Mycelium Composite
Are the fungi used to grow these materials safe for humans and the environment?
Yes. MYCL uses non-pathogenic fungal strains — the same family of organisms behind edible mushrooms and fermented foods or medicine. In the finished material the fungal biomass is dried and stabilized, so the product is inert and safe to handle, wear, and install. No spores developed during the growing phase and finished process.
Are these materials genetically modified (GMO)?
No. Mylea and Mycelium Composite are made by cultivating naturally occurring fungal mycelium on agricultural substrate the material is grown, not genetically engineered
Is it fire-safe?
Yes — it achieves Class-0 fire performance without toxic flame retardants. It does not combust, produces no flaming droplets, takes far longer to ignite than polyurethane (PU) foam, and gives off far less toxic smoke. Fire behavior has been tested with independent labs including the University of Queensland and RMIT.