Dutch design studio, StudioMOM, recently launched MyHelmet, a mycelium made bike helmet.
Given the sustainable nature of bikes in comparison to motorized vehicles, most people do not ponder how unsustainable bike manufacturing is. An accessory in particular that contributes to this issue are the helmets. This is a necessary product to provide protection to the rider, but their environmental impact is concerning. When replaced, discarded helmets contribute to a waste stream of foam and plastic.
MyHelmet has been experimenting with bio-manufacturing mycelium and hemp flake based helmets. Mycelium is the root part of fungi that feeds on the hemp flakes to grow a moldable layer. Applying heat to this mold prevents further growth, giving a desired form. MyHelmet’s innovative helmet incorporates different layers of the mycelium network that create varying cross connections within the helmet, allowing for essential air flow space for head cooling and extra strength.
MyHelmet’s invention will hopefully change the bicycle industry for good. Their bio-manufacturing processes are helping to eliminate “the endless stream of harmful, systematic plastic and EPS waste”. The mycelium-based technology fits in with the new circular reality we strive for: there are minimal CO2 emissions, it does not require any fossil raw materials and the end result is 100% biodegradable.
Check them out:
⌭ @studio.mom
.
.
.
.
.
Stay tuned with the latest mushroom innovators, artists, and experts @mycostories 🦸🏻♀️🍄🦸🏽♂️
#mycelium #project #technology #mold #grow #invent #mushroominnovation #TheGrowMachine #technology #fungi #mushrooms #mushroom #mycology #fungus #innovation #biology #ecosystem #fantasticfungi #biofabrication #farming