As people are increasingly becoming reluctant to use clothes and fashion accessories made out of animal-sourced leather, more and more designers are turning their eyes towards more sustainable and ethical alternatives. One of the latest leather alternatives on the market comes … [Read more...] about This circular leather alternative is made from algae and peels
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Hermès is the latest brand to offer mushroom-based leather products
Mushroom-derived leather holds real potential for revolutionizing the fashion industry and pushing it towards more sustainable practices. This potential has been particularly reflected in recent partnerships between major brands and biotechnology startups looking to replace … [Read more...] about Hermès is the latest brand to offer mushroom-based leather products
Seafood shells and coffee grounds make up this versatile leather alternative
Vietnamese designer Uyen Tran has developed a flexible bio-material called Tômtex, a leather alternative made from food waste, that can be embossed with a variety of patterns to replicate animal leathers. The name tôm, meaning shrimp, references the discarded seafood shells … [Read more...] about Seafood shells and coffee grounds make up this versatile leather alternative