Learn how we put fungi to work!

Mycela combines fungal mycelium with organic waste from the forestry, wood and agriculture industry, to produce naturally functional and beautiful interior materials. We use the potential of fungi and mycelium technology to develop scalable and sustainable material solutions.

Production process

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(1) FUNGI cultivation
(1) Fungi Cultivation
We have our own library of fungi, partially sourced from our local environment. The fungi have been selected based on their potential to make high-performing mycelium material and are cultivated in our laboratory.
A reishi mushroom
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(2) SUBSTRATE COLONISATION
(2) SUBSTRATE COLONISATION
Our material is produced by adding the selected fungi to an organic substrate (e.g. sawdust or textile waste). When combined - a process called inoculation - the fungi obtains nutrients from the substrate to grow its mycelium.
Mycelium growing in substrate
A reishi mushroom
(1) Fungi CULTIVATION
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(1) Fungi harvesting
We have our own library of fungi, partially sourced from our local environment. The fungi have been selected based on their potential to make high-performing mycelium material and are cultivated in our laboratory.
Mycelium growing in substrate
(2) SUBSTRATE COLONISATION
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(2) Shaping and mycelium growth
Our material is produced by adding the selected fungi to an organic substrate (e.g. sawdust or textile waste). When combined - a process called inoculation - the fungi obtains nutrients from the substrate to grow its mycelium.

(3) Shaping
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(3) Shaping
The product gets its shape from further mycelium growth of the inoculated substrate into a mould. The mycelium network binds loose particles together, increasing the strength of the mycelium material and creating a composite material.
A mushroom from underneath displaying the gills
(4) Heat treatment
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(4) Heat treatment
The product undergoes a heat treatment to dehydrate the mycelium and permanently end growth. Dehydration makes the material lightweight and strong. Now, our material is ready for use.
A hand holding a mycelium based acoustic panel
(5) End of life
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(5) End of life
Once the product is no longer needed, it can safely return back to nature through composting, providing nutrients to the soil.
Polypores mushromm growing on a tree
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(3) SHAPING
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(3) Skinning
The product gets its shape from further mycelium growth of the inoculated substrate into a mould. The mycelium network binds loose particles together, increasing the strength of the mycelium material and creating a composite material.
A hand holding a mycelium based acoustic panel
(4) HEAT TREATMENT
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(4) Growth termination
The product undergoes a heat treatment to dehydrate the mycelium and permanently end growth. Dehydration makes the material lightweight and strong. Now, our material is ready for use.
Polypores mushromm growing on a tree
(5) End of life
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(5) End of life
Once the product is no longer needed, it can safely return back to nature through composting, providing nutrients to the soil.

Lifecycle

An illistration of the lifecycle of Mycela's products
A NATURAL production PROCESS

By using a living organism like fungi, we are tapping into nature's own technology to develop responsible biomaterials for the indoor environment. We combine mycelium (the roots system of fungi) with local organic waste, where mycelium acts as a natural binder to hold biomass together – meaning no need for glue or other harmful chemicals.

Contact
Mycela  Labs AS — Org. 930 565 466
Eterveien 12, 0690 Oslo
Norway

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©Mycela Labs 2024
For inquiries
↳contact@mycela.com
Mycela  Labs AS
Org. 930 565 466
Eterveien 12, 0690 Oslo
Norway
↳Map
Mycela  Labs AS — Org. 930 565 466
Eterveien 12, 0690 Oslo
Norway
↳ Map
©Mycela Labs 2024