These leather-alternative brands are hoping that you will.
firstTo produce at the scale at which it takes to get a product online and in stores takes plenty of resources and produces a ton of carbon emissions. Take “vegan leather,” for example — it’s often code for plastic. Plus while leather often stands the test of time as evidenced by any visit to a vintage or thrift store, the alternatives often show far more wear and tear. Even brands with a mostly made-to-order and small-batch model, likeleather.
Is there really an alternative, then? Luckily, “vegan” or “alternative” leather is a growing and constantly innovating category. Founders likeof Santos by Mónica are turning away from plastics and traditional leather altogether to embrace greener options like plant oils and bio-materials. The brand’s material of choice? Cactus leather. “It’s essentially the cactus fibers mixed with a nontoxic liquid polymer compound made from plant-based oils,” Santos explains over email.
While there are still plenty of pros and cons to weigh when it comes to sustainable fashion accessories, we looked into some of the most interesting and beautiful alternative fabrics out there to help you shop.If your diet is mostly greens, your bags can now be, too. These brands have replaced animal by-products with materials you’d find at Whole Foods: apples, cacti, mushrooms, eucalyptus, and more.
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