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This research explores the initial stages of converting fibrous mycelium pulp into non-woven fabric, starting from domestically available varieties of mushrooms and mycelium mats. The study aims to develop novel materials for textile or leather manufacturing to mitigate environmental issues associated with conventional fiber production processes. The bleaching process, modified from Nakauchi et al. (2023), utilized bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), and sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) to produce a bleached suspension. Strains such as Pleurotus ostreatus, Flammulina velutipes, Schizophyllum commune, and Trametes orientalis were used, which were converted into a bleached suspension. Each properties were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM&EDX), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and colorimeter. Analysis indicated that bleaching with H2O2 exhibited superior bleaching capabilities, although generally, the bleaching process induced alterations in the mycelium structure, as confirmed through surface analysis.