CHICAGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydefy is redefining what's possible with fungi-based materials, now offering a new option for designers in fashion, automotive, and interior industries. Crafted with innovation and performance in mind, Hydefy's high-quality material provides a sleek, durable alternative to traditional animal and plastic-derived leather. Strong enough for everyday use yet refined for a premium look and feel, Hydefy offers diverse textures, colors, and distinctive finishes while embracing environmental responsibility. The materials can be tailored for a wide range of applications, with the ability to collaborate on rapid prototyping of custom patterns.
Hydefy's highly anticipated debut comes in collaboration with Stella McCartney, a pioneer of sustainable fashion. Unveiled on the Spring/Summer 2025 runway, the Stella Ryder is a first-of-its-kind fungi-based luxury handbag—McCartney's most elevated vegan bag to date. With its sculpted silhouette inspired by a horse's back and a futuristic silver metallic finish, the Stella Ryder showcases how cutting-edge materials and high fashion go hand in hand. The bag is available for pre-order online on Stella McCartney's website .
"I am constantly exploring plant and fungi-based, regenerative alternatives that do not harm animals and heal Mother Earth," said Stella McCartney. "Harmonious to this philosophy, the innovators behind Hydefy are developing materials with fresh thinking and a focus on sustainability."
Hydefy crafts new materials using Fy™, which is made using fungi that were discovered as part of NASA-backed research in Yellowstone National Park. Through a proprietary fermentation process, Fy is combined with sugarcane waste-derived inputs to create a versatile biomaterial—entirely vegan, cruelty-free, and thoughtfully designed to reduce dependence on finite resources.
"Hydefy isn't just another alternative—it's the future of high-performance textiles," said Thomas Jonas, co-founder and CEO of The Fynder Group, the company behind Hydefy. "We're proving that innovative materials can meet the highest standards of durability, quality, and aesthetics—offering designers new creative possibilities with a lower impact. This is a game-changer for industries that have long relied on resource-intensive, outdated materials."
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