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(Archive) FABULOUS FUNGI

This project was part of DDW 2020
'Monascus Purpureus' fungi. — © Unknown source

One of the major problems in the fashion industry is water pollution caused by the harmful textile dyes. Therefore, my project focusses on how biodesign can reduce the use of harmful textile dyes by the use of fungi.

This project focusses on one of the major problems in the fashion industry: water pollution.

I believe biodesign can reduce the use of harmful textile dyes. Fungi are a promising source for this. There are different fungal species that create pigments

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Close up of one of the 'Fabulous Fungi' designs — © Ilse Kremer

Test results of different fungal dyes. — © Ilse Kremer