Engineers have created an environmentally friendly leather alternative made from silk. The material can be printed into different patterns and textures, has similar physical properties to real leather ...

As useful a material as leather is, growing it on the backs of cows isn’t the most environmentally friendly way to get it. Now, engineers at Tufts University have created a new leather-like material ...

Alt. Leather, an Australian startup, has developed a sustainable, plant-based leather alternative that eliminates animal products, plastics, and harmful environmental impacts. Interestingly, this ...

Leather is an ever growing multi-billion dollar industry requiring more than 3.8 billion bovine animals – equal to one for every two people on earth – to sustain production each year. And while the ...

Explore the authentic appeal of leather, understanding its advantages, cost dynamics against faux alternatives and the considerations that influence its value. As we navigate this world, balancing ...

Scientists have made a revolutionary breakthrough in bio-based materials. According to a study published in the journal Sustainability, the researchers were able to create a new pineapple leather that ...

Eco-friendly fashion has made amazing strides, from swimsuits made from recycled materials to accessories that use sustainable leather alternatives. These new forms of leather are often labeled as ...

In a partnership marrying two sides of the fashion world, tannery Ecco Leather — a company from Ecco Shoes — is working with mycelium-based material brand Ecovative to create new leather-like ...

Sustainable, animal-free fabrics have been used in capsule collections, but to have the greatest impact, they have to go from an alternative option to an everyday material. H&M used Flwrdwn, a new ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the only things that seems more timeless than a leather ...