Plant-based leather is a leather alternative made largely from renewable plant material instead of animal hides or fossil plastics. This guide explains how it is made, how it performs and how to choose one....
PU, PVC and plant-based leather can look similar, but they differ in raw materials, chemistry, performance and end-of-life. Here is a clear comparison for buyers and designers....
From pineapple leaf fibre to cactus, grape marc, apple waste, mycelium and agricultural residue, here is how the main types of plant-based leather are made and how they differ....
Is plant-based leather really more sustainable? Life cycle assessment (LCA) is how you find out. Learn what an LCA measures, its limits, and how to compare materials fairly....
Biodegradable, compostable and bio-based are not the same thing. Here is what each term really means for plant-based leather, and how to check end-of-life claims....
Circularity is about keeping materials in use and designing out waste. Here is what a circular approach looks like for leather alternatives, from feedstock to end of life....