Made from mushroom mycelium⁉︎ Tsuchiya Bag Factory has released a new model made of a new material that is "almost leather. A prototype exhibition event is currently being held.

The evolution of technology and groundbreaking ideas make manufacturing interesting to any extent. The prototype of a new material model reminds us of this,Tsuchiya Bag Factory. was presented by the

The school bags and accessories that will appear on the market are the very typical Tsuchiya Bag Factory school bags and accessories, with their rich texture and minimalist look. However, when you hear that the material used is not leather but "Mylo™️," a new alternative to leather born from the mycelium of mushrooms, you will not be surprised.

Mylo™️" is a material developed by Bolt Threads, an American biotech company with which Tsuchiya Bag Factory has a business alliance. 100% is made from the mycelium of mushrooms grown in a vertical farming facility that runs on renewable energy, and its fine fibers are soft and supple. The fine fibers are soft to the touch and have a high quality look and feel. It can be made flexible by processing and has a high versatility to be used in a variety of products, and is attracting attention as a sustainable material that is as close to leather as possible.

Upon the release of the prototype, Mr. Shigenori Tsuchiya, President of Tsuchiya Bag Factory, said, "When I first held Mylo™️ in my hands, I was surprised at the wonderful touch created by the innovative technology, and I felt that this material could be a new option in this age of diversifying values among users. The new manufacturing process that combines Japanese craftsmanship cultivated over many years with the cutting-edge technology of "Bolt Threads". We look forward to delivering a "special one" for our customers to the world.

Six prototypes of the new model using "Mylo™️" are currently on display for a limited time at the Tsuchiya Bag Factory Shibuya Store. The company plans to commercialize one wallet model by the end of this year. Let's keep an eye on the efforts of "Tsuchiya Bag Factory" and "Bolt Threads," which will lead the future of manufacturing.