Why We Exist
The fashion industry has a hidden cost.
Traditional Leather
Uses 15,000 liters of water per kg. Relies on toxic chromium tanning and generates a massive carbon footprint.
Synthetic Leather
Made from PU/PVC plastics. Fossil-fuel derived, non-biodegradable, and a major source of microplastic pollution.
The Gap
The global market craves a sustainable alternative that doesn't compromise on durability or luxury. That's where we come in.
Meet Adnira
ChrysoLux (Adnira) is a hybrid bio-leather engineered from fungal mycelium and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) chitin.
It bridges the gap between biodegradability and performance, offering a premium alternative to animal and synthetic skins.
- Fully Compostable: Zero toxic chemicals.
- High Performance: Durable, flexible, and customizable.
- Resource Efficient: Uses 90-95% less water.
Our USP
True Sustainability
Chemical-free and circular.
Scalable
Tray-based production suitable for industrial scaling.
Hybrid Innovation
Mycelium + Chitin = Better biodegradability + Higher mechanical strength.
How It Works
Nature's engineering, refined by science.
Cultivation
We use standardized tray-based cultivation (9x16 inch) to grow fungal mycelium on low-cost substrates with controlled moisture.
Sheet Formation
Within 15-20 days, we achieve consistent, leather-like mycelium mats under room temperature conditions.
Bio-Coating
We extract chitin from BSF pupae shells to create a natural biopolymer coating. This reinforces durability and water resistance.
Market & Business Model
Target Customers
- Fashion & Apparel: Luxury brands seeking green materials.
- Automotive: Durable, eco-friendly upholstery.
- Eco-Conscious Consumers: Ethical, cruelty-free lifestyle products.
Revenue Streams
- Sales of Raw Bio-Leather Sheets (B2B)
- Technology Licensing to manufacturers
- Custom Product Development (B2C)
- Sustainability Consulting
Development Roadmap
Prototype & Validation
Creating the first functional sheet (Growing, Drying, Coating).
Pilot Production
Market entry and pilot testing with initial partners.
Scale-Up
Industrial scaling and commercialization.
Global Expansion
Innovation and international distribution.
Team
Dr. Hemanth S
Mentor
Aswath Vishnu
Founder / Team
Dharshini Bala
Team
Swapnil Khuntia
Team
Mujamil
Team