Hitoe® Fold Aria -Mushroom- wins the Social Products Award 2025
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Mushroom-, the first mini wallet in Japan to use a leather substitute material derived from mushroom mycelium, won the Social Products Award at the Social Products Awards 2025. It was highly praised for both its reduced environmental impact and excellent design.
This brings the Hitoe ® Fold Aria to a total of 12 design awards , including the international iF Design Award and Red Dot Award.
[About Hitoe® Fold Aria -Mushroom-]
A minimalist bi-fold wallet that combines two innovative, environmentally friendly materials.
The bags are made from KINOLI™, a vegan material derived from mushrooms, and vegetable-tanned leather made from upcycled waste from meat consumption. Both are plastic-free and return to nature after use.
With the livestock industry predicted to decline, this material combination has an extremely low environmental impact, making it an ideal option for a sustainable future.
Furthermore, the Hitoe ® Fold Aria is surprisingly thin, has won numerous design awards both in Japan and overseas for its sophisticated design and high functionality. It is a sustainable wallet that offers new value in terms of both the environment and design.
Product URL: https://syrinx.audio/products/hitoe-fold-aria-mushroom
Concept video (award screening materials): https://youtu.be/H0WSv6kUQB4
[Judges' comments]
The company is commendable for its creative and excellent ideas, and for developing well-balanced communication while facing the challenges of vegan materials. The product has the potential to appeal not only to ethically conscious consumers, but also to those seeking innovative products. In particular, the unique development of a new material that utilizes mushroom mycelium is extremely appealing, and is an important initiative when considering a sustainable future. The fact that the company has won various design awards is proof of the product's quality and sophisticated design, and will resonate with consumers looking for stylish items. Furthermore, the clear concept of not using plastic is likely to resonate strongly with those who are organic-oriented. It is a significant product that expands the possibilities of new materials that consider the environment and the future.
Click here for the award page: https://www.apsp.or.jp/product/spa2025_027/
[About the Social Products Awards]
The Social Products Awards is the only awards system in Japan that aims to promote the spread and promotion of social products with the aim of creating a sustainable society. Founded in 2012, this year marks the 12th time the awards have been held.
Social Products Promotion Association: https://www.apsp.or.jp/
