Sustainable Materials

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Desserto

Desserto is a sustainable leather alternative made from cactus, specifically, prickly pear. The main benefits of this plant-based alternative are CO2 absorption capabilities and the durability of cactus to survive in barren landscapes.

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Vegea

Leather made from grape waste from wine production. It is free from toxic solvents, heavy metals, and substances harmful to humans and the environment.

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Beyond Leather

Leap is an apple-based leather alternative created from upcycled apple waste from cider production. Apple blend is 64% apple waste and 36% eco-friendly ingredients.

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Mylo

Mylo is a sustainable leather alternative constructed from the mycelium of mushrooms. The rapid growth rate of the mycelium is completed in a short two-week period inside a facility powered by 100% renewable electricity, reducing resources and energy compared to traditional leather.

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Ananas Anam

Pinatex is made from pineapple leaf fibres, a waste product of pineapple harvesting. Pineapple leaf fibres are initially processed into a fluff-like fibre (PALF) which is mixed with a corn-based polylactic acid (PLA) to create Pinafelt, the non-woven mesh is the basis for all Pinatex collections.

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