Indian startup Atma Leather creates plant-based alt-leather from banana peels
India is one of the world’s largest producers of bananas, but with all its produce comes an enormous amount of waste, generating four tonnes for every tonne of fruit.
Kering, Leonardo DiCaprio invest in US startup’s process to create cell-cultivated leather
VitroLabs has spent six years creating a way for fashion companies to produce leather clothing without using animal hides.
Fruit waste and algae mixed to create biodegradable alt-leather
The plant-based textile is versatile and waterproof. In addition, it’s malleable to be hardened to create accessories like buttons and softened as fabric for clothing or bags.
Camira launches its first vegan-friendly alt-leather range
The range is made from polyurethane (PU), is soft to touch and gives a similar finish to animal-sourced leather.