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New VTT research offers a scalable, durable, and eco-friendly alternative to animal leather using mushrooms.

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[-] Zorque@lemmy.world 10 points 22 hours ago

They're saying that it is similar. That's literally what comparable means.

[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 3 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Except that it apparently tears easily, and it breaks down when wet, so... it's neither durable nor strong, especially compared to leather.

If your interpretation of the use of "comparable" in this context is correct, meaning "similar" or "equivalent", then the statement is objectively false based on the other information presented in the article.

My interpretation of "comparable" as meaning that these things are suitable for comparison is being generous to the author, assuming that they are not intentionally making a false statement.

[-] trashgirlfriend@lemmy.world 5 points 21 hours ago

it broke down after fully submerged in water for a month

if you're not a scarecrow it's probably going to be a usable alternative for most people

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