Bamboo leather | A new collision of environmental protection and fashion Plant leather
Using bamboo as raw material, it is an environmentally friendly leather substitute made through high-tech processing technology. It not only has the texture and durability similar to traditional leather, but also has sustainable and renewable environmental protection characteristics. Bamboo grows quickly and does not require a lot of water and chemical fertilizers, making it a greener choice in the leather industry. This innovative material is gradually gaining favor in the fashion industry and environmentally friendly consumers.
Environmentally friendly: Plant fiber leather is made of natural plant fibers, reducing the demand for animal leather and reducing the impact on the environment. Its production process is cleaner than traditional leather and reduces the use of chemicals
Durability: Although derived from nature, plant fiber leather processed by modern technology has excellent durability and wear resistance, and can withstand the test of daily use while maintaining beauty.
Comfort: Plant fiber leather has a good feel and skin-friendly, whether it is worn or touched, it can bring a comfortable experience, suitable for all kinds of climatic conditions.
Health and safety: Plant fiber leather usually uses non-toxic or low-toxic dyes and chemicals, has no odor, reduces the potential risk to human health, and is more suitable for people with sensitive skin.
In the fashion industry, more and more brands are beginning to try to extract raw materials from plants to make products. It can be said that plants have become the "savior" of the fashion industry. Which plants have become the materials favored by fashion brands?
Mushroom: A leather alternative made from mycelium by Ecovative, used by Hermès and Tommy Hilfiger
Mylo: Another leather made from mycelium, used by Stella McCartney in handbags
Mirum: A leather alternative supported by cork and waste, used by Ralph Lauren and Allbirds
Desserto: A leather made from cactus, whose manufacturer Adriano Di Marti has received investment from Capri, the parent company of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo
Demetra: A bio-based leather used in three Gucci sneakers
Orange Fiber: A silk material made from citrus fruit waste, which Salvatore Ferragamo used to launch the Orange Collection in 2017
Cereal Leather, used by Reformation in its vegan shoe collection
As the public pays more and more attention to environmental issues, more and more design brands are starting to use "environmental protection" as a selling point. For example, vegan leather, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, is one of the concepts. I have never had a good impression of imitation leather. The reason can be traced back to when I just graduated from college and online shopping just became popular. I once bought a leather jacket that I really liked. The style, design, and size were very suitable for me. When I wore it, I was the most handsome guy on the street. I was so excited that I kept it carefully. One winter passed, the weather turned warmer, and I was excited to dig it out from the depths of the closet and put it on again, but I found that the leather in the collar and other places had been crushed and fell off at the touch. . The smile disappeared instantly. . I was so heartbroken at that time. I believe everyone has experienced that kind of pain. In order to avoid the tragedy from happening again, I immediately decided to buy only real leather leather goods from now on.
Until recently, I suddenly bought a bag and noticed that the brand used Vegan leather as a selling point, and the whole series was imitation leather. Speaking of this, doubts in my heart came up unconsciously. This is a bag with a price tag of nearly RMB3K, but the material is only PU?? Seriously?? So with doubts about whether there is any misunderstanding about such a high-end new concept, I entered the keywords related to vegan leather in the search engine and found that vegan leather is divided into three types: the first type is made of natural raw materials, such as banana stems, apple peels, pineapple leaves, orange peels, mushrooms, tea leaves, cactus skins and corks and other plants and foods; the second type is made of recycled materials, such as recycled plastic bottles, paper skins and rubber; the third type is made of artificial raw materials, such as PU and PVC. The first two are undoubtedly animal-friendly and environmentally friendly. Even if you spend a relatively high price to pay for its well-intentioned ideas and feelings, it is still worth it; but the third type, Faux leather/artificial leather, (the following quotation marks are quoted from the Internet) "most of this material is harmful to the environment, such as PVC will release dioxin after use, which may be harmful to the human body if inhaled in a narrow space, and it is more harmful to the human body after burning in fire." It can be seen that "Vegan leather is definitely an animal-friendly leather, but it does not mean that it is completely environmentally friendly (Eco-friendly) or highly economical." This is why vegan leather is controversial! #Vegan leather
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Post time: Jul-11-2024