Companies are beginning to produce fiber textiles, also known as biofabric, from fungus mycelium and plant roots. The following are two interesting examples.
My Glo produces luminaires (light shades) and other home décor items from fungus mycelium. See the image above and directly below. The mycelium light shades are flame resistant, help clean the air, and provide acoustic absorption. The products are more sustainable and reduce carbon footprint of fixtures. More information on My Glo products can be found here: http://www.myglo.live/.
The artist Diana Scherer, in The Netherlands, is making waves with her plant root grown textiles. See the three images below. Scherer grows grasses and other plants to generate “domesticated” plant root fabrics. More information is available here: https://dianascherer.nl.
Do you know examples of other bio-based textiles with potential use in the lighting industry? Please share in the comment section below.
Top Image: My Glo fungus mycelium pendant shades.
Image: My Glo fungus mycelium shades
Image: Diana Scherer plant root textile
Image: Diana Scherer plant root textile
Image: Diana Scherer plant root textile
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