CNC & Manufacturing
Custom-grown inserts that cradle machined parts, tooling, and fragile components from shop floor to customer — no foam peanuts, no plastic film.
Reno, Nevada · Est. 2026
Packaging that
disappears in 45 days.
Hyphae grows protective packaging from four ingredients — mycelium, water, flour, locally sourced sawdust. Custom-molded to your product. Home-compostable, end of story.
Lead time
7 days
ASTM D6400
Compostable
45 days
Home compost
−85%
vs. EPS carbon
0
Petroleum inputs
Recent work · molded for real productsSee applications →
45
Days to Compost
0%
Synthetic Additives
85%
Less Carbon Footprint
10k+
Units Shipped Monthly
Applications
Built for CNC, Cosmetics, and Tech — and What You Ship Next.
From machined parts to jewelry to automotive sensors, we mold a custom geometry around your product and pair it with corrugated boxes so the whole package is compostable.
Jewelry & Cosmetics
Premium unboxing for glass jars, droppers, serums, and small luxury goods. Brand-safe, on-shelf premium, fully home-compostable.
Automotive & Tech
Shock-absorbing, ESD-safe cradles for sensors, modules, and aftermarket parts up to 12 lbs. Thermally stable and petroleum-free.
Engineered Performance: Mycelium Protective Packaging That Outperforms EPS Foam
Our mycelium composites meet or exceed the shock-absorption standards of traditional foams while maintaining strict biological safety.
Structural Integrity
Durable enough for heavy industrial equipment, yet lightweight to keep logistics costs competitive.
Atmospheric Resistance
Naturally resistant to moisture and thermal fluctuations without the use of chemical coatings.
End-of-Life Logic
Breaks down in residential compost bins or soil within weeks, returning nutrients to the earth.
Material Comparison
Mycelium Packaging vs. EPS Foam vs. Molded Pulp: Material Comparison
Backyard compostable
- Hyphae Packaging
- Yes — 45 days
- EPS Foam
- Never
- Molded Pulp
- Industrial only
Carbon footprint
- Hyphae Packaging
- –85% vs. foam
- EPS Foam
- Baseline
- Molded Pulp
- –40%
Shock absorption
- Hyphae Packaging
- Excellent
- EPS Foam
- Excellent
- Molded Pulp
- Moderate
Custom moldable
- Hyphae Packaging
- Yes
- EPS Foam
- Yes
- Molded Pulp
- Limited
Petroleum-free
- Hyphae Packaging
- Yes
- EPS Foam
- No
- Molded Pulp
- Yes
Criteria
Hyphae Packaging
EPS Foam
Molded Pulp
Backyard compostable
Yes — 45 days
Never
Industrial only
Carbon footprint
–85% vs. foam
Baseline
–40%
Shock absorption
Excellent
Excellent
Moderate
Custom moldable
Yes
Yes
Limited
Petroleum-free
Yes
No
Yes
Production Tiers
Small-Batch Mycelium Packaging Pricing & Production Tiers
Custom quotes are always tailored to your geometry, volume, and lead time. The tiers below are what most SMB brands start with.
Starter
500units / month MOQ
Pilot programs and DTC brands testing biodegradable alternatives.
- Stock geometries
- 2-week lead time
- Single-color insert
Most popular
Growth
2,500units / month MOQ
Established SMBs ready to convert recurring SKUs off EPS foam.
- Custom mold tooling
- 1-week lead time
- Compostability certificate
Scale
10,000+units / month MOQ
Enterprise procurement with dedicated production allocation.
- Dedicated cell capacity
- Just-in-time delivery
- Carbon impact reporting
Trusted by emerging brands across the Sierra Nevada
NORTHWIND
ALDER & OAT
CASCADE LABS
MERIDIAN
TAHOE BREW CO.
FOUNDRY 89
We cut our packaging carbon footprint by 80% in a single quarter. Cerda's team made the switch effortless.
The molds arrived as spec'd and our breakage rate dropped below EPS. That alone made it worth it.
Produced in Reno from Four Honest Inputs
Every Hyphae mold starts with four things: mycelium, water, flour, and sawdust sourced from mills right here in town. No petroleum, no synthetic binders, no surprises on the SDS.
Davian Cerda founded Hyphae Packaging on a simple idea — small and mid-sized brands shouldn't have to choose between protecting their product and protecting the planet. We grow the protective inserts, supply the corrugated boxes, and are rolling out fully custom design services so your packaging looks as considered as what's inside.
Established 2022
Careers
Grow with a local Northern Nevada business.
We're a small team in Reno hiring interns and associates to help us scale mycelium packaging. If you're local to Northern Nevada and want hands-on experience in sustainable manufacturing, we'd love to meet you.
Northern Nevada · On-site
Internship · Part-time
Sales Intern
Help us build relationships with Northern Nevada brands. Outreach, samples coordination, and event support.
Internship · Part-time
Operations Associate
Own production scheduling, quality checks, and supplier coordination for our small-batch mycelium runs.
Internship · Part-time
Warehouse Associate
Handle inbound substrate, mold prep, drying, and outbound fulfillment. Hands-on with the material every day.
Don't see your role? We're always open to local talent who care about sustainable manufacturing.
Get in touchRequest a Sample
Request a Free Mycelium Packaging Sample
No commitment. We respond within one business day with a feasibility note and material sample shipment estimate.
- Free physical sample for qualified brands
- Custom geometry feasibility within 48 hours
- Reno, Nevada-based production