TômTex is a sustainable biomaterial serving as a viable alternative to traditional leather. It is offered in two variants: one derived from discarded seafood shells and the other from mushrooms. The primary component in both iterations is chitosan, an abundant fibrous compound found in the shells of various crustaceans and in the cell walls of certain fungi. The material undergoes a natural pigment dyeing process and can be moulded into various textures to suit a diverse range of applications.
Website: https://www.tomtex.co/
Location: New York, USA
Photos: TômTex
Credit: Uyen Tran
