Mogu // Radical by Nature

About Us ©mogu
Mogu is founded on the belief that it is possible to employ Nature’s intelligence to radically disrupt the design of everyday products, seeking a finer balance between the man-made and the rhythms of the natural ecosystem.

Mogu intent is to bring Nature closer to people, meeting the needs of everyday life, both functionally and aesthetically.

A vision of interior spaces that embraces Nature’s radical character, to establish a more honest relationship with the everyday surrounding environment.

Such vision is embedded in the products designed by Mogu, crafted with the lowest environmental impact possible, to offer radically innovative experiences as well as advanced technical performances.

Circular Process ©mogu
Today, our relationship with the ecosystem is entirely compromised, as irresponsible human activities keep causing great threats to life on earth.

Mogu is committed to run its production processes starting from low-value, residual materials which cannot find other valuable applications in the industry. While digesting the nutrient-rich terrains and thanks to Mogu’s design and engineering skills, the mycelium converts the low-value input matters into products with high added value, advanced technical features and unique aesthetics.

Technology ©mogu
Mogu cutting-edge technology is based on mycelium, the vegetative stage of mushrooms. Over the years, we have identified effective protocols to monitor the growth of these amazing organisms – and in line with that, we have learned to engineer the properties of the resulting materials.

Mogu produces materials by growing selected strains of mycelium on pre-engineered substrates made of agro-industrial residues.

By tuning the matrix configuration, we are able to harvest different typologies of targeted materials within short timeframes and with limited use of resources.

Along growth, the mycelium acts as a reinforcement to the matrix structure, creating a 100% plastic-free and coherent material composite. At the end of the production process, mycelium materials are made inert by slow drying, for reduced energy consumption.

The resulting products are completely stable, safe and durable – and biodegradable too!

Safe and sound ©mogu
Mogu has developed its technology lead by an inner respect and appreciation for the rhythms of the larger ecosystem, only employing micro-organisms that are totally harmless to humans and to< the environment. We employ non-GMO, non-allergenic fungal strains, which do not release any spores throughout the whole production process.

Our materials have been tested for allergenic and VOC Emissions. They are safer than wood and many other industrial materials populating our everyday indoor environments.

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