What’s Vegan
Leather?
VEGAN LEATHER IS A SCAM! (MOST OF THE TIMES).
Vegan leather has gone a long way in the last few decades, a material that looks and feels like leather but is made from artificial or plant-based materials rather than animal hides.
According to PETA, it is most typically created from two different synthetic polymers: polyurethane (PU) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). These two commonly used synthetic materials, in particular, have sparked concerns about the safety and environmental impact of vegan leather.
Very few vegan leathers are made from natural materials even though it is possible to find more eco-friendly products made from materials such as cork, kelp, apple peels, and pineapple leaves.
WHAT ABOUT ENVIROMENT THO?
The environmental effect of non-animal leather production, can be up to a third lower than that of real leather. It’s not without environmental concerns, however, there is reasonable evidence that making vegan leather has a lesser environmental impact than producing real leather.
Even though vegan substitutes have a smaller environmental impact than the real thing, they have evident disadvantages, especially when made of plastic. Plastic clothing poses a risk both during and after its life cycle because it may wind up in water or landfills. This is unsustainable since it takes years to decay and emits hazardous chemicals into the environment.
SO?
When you buy products made of Vegan Leather, please do not fall for the scam of a plastic - synthetic product. Always choose the most sustainable option like cork, pineapple leaves, apple peels and vegetable by-products in general.