If you’ve been following our social media, you’ve seen periodic updates of Eva’s SCOBY textile project. Below is her summary, the final product, and thoughts on where to go next with flexible materials made from these single-celled organisms. As discussed in my initial blog post, I focused on two experimental paths: the brewing of kombucha specifically for harvesting SCOBY, and the post-harvest processing on existing leftover SCOBY. I will continue to refer to the SCOBY (Symb

This spring/summer Plant Chicago is hosting artist and mycologist Xiili Bassett, assisting in her newest project titled hyphaenate. During the coming months she will be attempting to create a textile out of mycelium – the ‘root’ of fungi such as mushrooms. She will then use this fabric to create clothing. When we talk about local circular economies, this is an example of local in the extreme! Imagine being able to grow your own clothing! Below is her introduction to the proje