Discover the full story behind this fungal innovation

The future of car safety might actually grow in the forest.

Researchers in Austria and Sweden have developed a new protective foam made from fungi — and it could completely transform the automotive industry. Instead of using traditional petroleum-based synthetic foams that are difficult to recycle and harmful to the environment, they created a biodegradable material that can absorb impact during accidents while remaining eco-friendly.

Think about that for a second:

The next generation of cars won’t just be smart — they could also be built of eco-friendly materials. 🌱

A safer future for people. A cleaner future for the planet.

And this is just one of the application options of this special foam – if you got curious what else could be produced with it, get in touch with us!

Here you can order the full article: „Schutz aus Schaum“, published in the journal „brand eins“, Volume 05/2026, pages 16-19; brand eins 05/2026 – brand eins Kiosk  (link opens in a new tab)