Chinese Scientists Develop Self-Healing Fungal Textiles

From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists create sustainable ‘living textiles’

The fabric can clean and repair itself, opening the door to recyclable fashion and biodegradable packaging.

Chinese Scientists Develop Self-Healing Fungal Textiles

A research team led by the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology has engineered a living fabric grown from fungus that can clean itself, regenerate damage and biodegrade within weeks. The breakthrough uses Cordyceps militaris, also known as caterpillar fungus, a threadlike organism widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. The study addresses a long-standing hurdle in […] The post Chinese Scientists Develop Self-Healing Fungal Textiles a…