Let me tell you a little behind-the-scenes story about one of the biggest changes we've made in our product line: we’re switching to mushroom leather! 🌱

Yep—mushrooms. The same fungi you might toss into your pasta are now helping us create more sustainable, better-looking accessories. I know it sounds wild, but I promise it’s not as weird as it sounds. In fact, it's one of the smartest, most exciting shifts we’ve made—and I want to share how we got here, what it means, and why it matters.

For a while now, we’ve been using traditional faux leather in our accessories. It was the norm. But I kept asking myself—is this the best we can do?

The truth is, faux leather is made from petroleum based plastic. And while it might be cruelty-free, it’s definitely not eco-friendly. As our brand grew, so did our awareness of the materials we were using and the impact they had. We knew we needed to do better.

There was also the challenge of working with multiple manufacturers. Our passport covers, wallets, luggage tags, and wristlets were coming from different places—which meant the colors and textures didn’t always match. I wanted a unified look and a cleaner footprint. So we started searching for something better.

Enter: mushroom leather.

I came across this material during a deep dive into sustainable alternatives, and I’ll be honest—I was skeptical at first. But once I learned that around 50% of the material is made from mushrooms or their root systems, I was intrigued. It’s paired with a binder (yes, usually plastic) to give it strength and flexibility—kind of like how most socks have spandex.

So no, it’s not 100% compostable—but it’s a huge step forward. We're talking about going from 100% plastic-based materials to something that’s half renewable, and breaks down way more responsibly.

Here’s what makes it exciting:

• It biodegrades 61% in 105 days under industrial composting conditions.
  
  
• It doesn’t feel or smell like mushrooms—promise.
  
  
• It’s softer, more flexible, and prints beautifully.
  
  
• The colors? Seriously vibrant. And best of all, we can now match prints and patterns perfectly across all our items.

We know people probably won’t toss their wallet into a compost bin—but knowing it can break down, and comes from a renewable source, matters a lot to us.

Yes. Mushroom leather is still new, and because it’s not mass-produced, it costs more—about 25% more than our previous materials.

But here’s the thing: we’re not passing that cost on to you.

We made the decision to keep our pricing the same, even though it costs us more. Sustainability shouldn’t be a luxury or a niche. We want everyone to be able to afford products that are kinder to the planet.

We debuted our mushroom leather products at a recent trade show, and the reactions were so fun. Some people were totally on board—others had questions:

"Wait, it’s really made of mushrooms?"

"Will my dog try to eat it?"

"What if I’m allergic to mushrooms?"

All great questions! And we love answering them. (Quick answers: yes, no, and because it is combined with other materials, you should be okay—but we label everything clearly just in case.)

Honestly, educating our customers has been one of the best parts of this switch. The more people understand where their products come from, the more empowered they are to make thoughtful choices.

I think we are one of the first small brands to start using mushroom leather in our accessories, and I’m really proud of that. It’s not just a novelty—it’s a real opportunity to change how things are made.

Of course, there’s still room to grow. We still use recycled paper, we’re actively reducing our plastic usage, and we’re always looking for better materials and smarter practices.

This shift to mushroom leather is just the beginning. And we’re so grateful to have customers like you who ask questions, care about sustainability, and help push us to do better.

Got questions about our mushroom leather products? Or ideas on how we can be even more eco-friendly? Let’s talk. This is an ongoing journey, and we want to bring you along every step of the way.

Thanks for being here with us. 🌿