ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Plant Based Leather" News Archive
Allbirds Claims to Have Created the Most Sustainable Alternative to Leather
By making a huge investment in the US-based Natural Fiber Welding, Allbirds makes shoes from plant-based leather to help eradicate oil from the fashion industry.
Apparel & Textiles
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
WWF Launches Deforestation-Free Leather Fund to Support Sustainable Sourcing
WWF’s new fund promotes sustainable leather sourcing by supporting traceability, farm-level solutions, and deforestation-free practices. Brands can lead the way toward a greener leather supply chain
Rival Fashion Groups Team up to Make Garments from Mushroom Leather
Fashion brands are coming up with innovative alternatives to leather. Could fungal leather be a breakthrough for sustainable fashion?
Material Innovation & Circularity
Apparel & Textiles
Agave Leather is the New Sustainable Vegan Alternative
The founders of Desserto saw an opportunity where they could unite the tequila industry with the fashion industry in a sustainable way, by upcycling tequila waste into Agave leather.
Versace Renounces the Use of Animal Leather in its Collections
After ceasing the use of animal fur, Donatella Versace also reveals the steps she plans to take to ensure the brand embraces sustainability and paves the way for others.
Reformation Steps into the World of Sustainable Footwear
Zero carbon, water and waste-neutral apparel brand Reformation has stepped into the world of sustainable footwear in collaboration with New Balance.
Our Community
Discover Angela Roi's Line of Cactus Leather Bags
Using 100% vegan materials for its luxury handbags, Angela Roi produces high-quality accessories that stand the test of time.
Stella McCartney and Adidas Use Mushroom Vegan Leather
Retail giants Adidas and Stella McCartney have exclusive access to vegan leather Mylo from the biotech company Bolt Threads, whose innovative material is made from mycelium, the roots of fungi.
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.