A brand by the name of Natural Fiber Welding has come up with technology that can make plant-based leather without the use of any plastics. That’s a big deal.
You see, plant-based leather typically uses plastic resin or glue to hold the material together. And while some companies work on lab-grown collagen or leather made from mushroom roots, those aren’t widely available and can be difficult to scale up. The plant-based leather from Natural Fiber Welding, on the other hand, has a similar cost to plastic alternatives, but can be made from agricultural waste and is fully biodegradable. The key innovation behind this new form of leather lies in a key innovation that involves melding natural fibers together without synthetic glues.
With a product that is scalable, natural, and quick to make, this company believes it can go head-to-head with other companies that produce plastic-based leather materials.
