SCIENCESCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
Fungus made fashion—researchers turn living organisms into textiles
Researchers have developed a biodegradable textile made from living organisms, specifically fungus, that can host engineered microbes. These microbes enable the textile to change color or provide UV protection.
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