"Leather Alternative" News Archive

To take its recycled leather to scale, Gen Phoenix has just closed its latest round of financing led by apparel companies Dr. Martens and Tapestry.

Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.

H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.

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.

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.

For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.

Leaked EU Impact Assessment reveals a commitment to global animal protection leadership, with proposed measures based on scientific evidence and citizen demands for sustainable food production and improved welfare.

German sportswear brand Puma has pledged to source all bovine leather from verified deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier.

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.

Using 100% vegan materials for its luxury handbags, Angela Roi produces high-quality accessories that stand the test of time.