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Clothing self-healing technology

17.05.2023

Researchers from the UK drew attention to the unusual properties of materials created on the basis of mushroom mycelium. It turned out that it can be used as an alternative to conventional fabric. In addition, mycelia demonstrate the ability to self-repair sufficiently to reproduce the conditions in which they were grown.

Recent experiments have shown that the prototype mycelium-based material is able to plug holes and openings. After regeneration, the strength of the restored areas is not inferior to the strength of intact fragments, although visually they will differ. The process of mycelium recovery takes about two days, but scientists believe that this time can be reduced.

The new approach to growing mushrooms does not involve the destruction of chlamydospores (spores that help the fungus survive in adverse conditions - such as drought or low temperatures). Also, if necessary, chlamydospores can be "revived" in the laboratory.

Scientists are sure that thanks to this discovery, materials that can even replace skin may appear in the future. They will be used for tailoring, car seats or furniture decoration. Damage can be repaired relatively quickly - the fabric will do it itself.

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