Vegan Leather
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“Vegan leather” refers to all leather alternatives that do not use any animal-derived ingredients. At its core, it’s an ethical and lifestyle choice, not a strict technical standard.
Core Definition and Philosophy
What it is: Any material that isn’t made from animal hides and is designed to mimic the look and feel of genuine leather can be called “vegan leather.”
What it isn’t: It’s not necessarily equivalent to “eco-friendly” or “sustainable.” This is a very important distinction.
Core Philosophy: Veganism is the primary driving force behind avoiding the exploitation or harm of animals for our products. -
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PU (Polyurethane) Leather:
Ingredients: Polyurethane coating.
Advantages: Softer feel than PVC, closer to genuine leather, and slightly more breathable.
Environmental Issues: Slightly better than PVC, but still plastic-based.
Also relies on petroleum-based raw materials.
Non-biodegradable.
Traditional production processes use harmful solvents.
“Eco-friendly” Plastic-Based Vegan Leather:
This is a future direction for improvement, including:
Water-based PU: Produced using water instead of harmful solvents.
Recycled PU/PVC: Uses recycled plastic components.
These reduce the harmful effects of the production process, but the final product is still non-biodegradable plastic. -
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The requirements for yacht leather mainly include the following aspects:
Environmental protection and safety: Yacht leather must not contain formaldehyde, heavy metals, phthalates and other substances that are harmful to the human body, and can pass various tests such as EN71-3, SVHC, ROHS, TVOC, etc. .
Waterproof performance: Yacht leather needs to have excellent waterproof and anti-penetration properties, which can effectively resist the invasion of rain or waves, and keep the interior of the yacht dry and comfortable.
Salt resistance: It can resist the erosion of seawater, rain, etc. to a certain extent, and extend the service life.
Ultraviolet protection: Yacht decorative fabrics must have strong ultraviolet protection capabilities to protect the yacht soft bag from fading and aging.
Flame retardant performance: It has certain fire resistance, which can prevent the spread of fire in an emergency and improve safety.
Durability: It is thicker than ordinary leather, has stronger wear and scratch resistance, and has a longer service life.
Hydrolysis resistance: Resist moisture and keep the leather soft and durable. High and low temperature resistance: adapt to various climatic conditions and maintain stable performance.
Acid, alkali and salt resistance: resist chemical erosion and extend service life.
Light resistance: resist ultraviolet rays and maintain the luster of leather.
Easy to clean: convenient and quick cleaning method, saving time.
Strong color fastness: bright colors, long-lasting and non-fading.
These requirements ensure the environmental protection, durability and functionality of yacht leather, making it widely used in yacht interiors, ensuring the comfort and durability of the yacht’s internal environment -
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Vegan leather refers to leather that does not contain genuine leather, so vegan leather is not genuine leather, it is basically artificial leather
For example, PU leather (mainly polyurethane), PVC leather (mainly polyvinyl chloride), plant-made leather, microfiber leather (mainly nylon and polyurethane), etc. can all be called vegan leather
Plant-made leather is also called bio-based leather
Bio-based leather is made from bio-based materials, and bio-based leather is also called plant leather.
Our bio-based leather is made from corn starch.
Corn starch can be made into non-petroleum-derived propylene glycol, which requires the addition of enzymes and microorganisms to convert
Convert corn starch into propylene glycol, and then we use propylene glycol to make bio-based leather.
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Vegan leather made from banana crop waste
Banofi is a plant-based leather made from banana crop waste. It was created to provide a vegan alternative to animal and plastic leather.
The traditional leather industry leads to excessive carbon emissions, huge water consumption, and toxic waste during the tanning process.
Banofi also recycles waste from banana trees, which only produce fruit once in their lifetime. As the world’s largest banana producer, India produces 4 tons of waste for every ton of bananas produced, most of which is dumped.
The main raw material is made from fibers extracted from banana crop waste used to produce Banofi.
These fibers are mixed with a mixture of natural gums and adhesives and coated with multiple layers of color and coating. This material is then coated on a fabric backing, resulting in a durable and strong material that is 80-90% bio-based.
Banofi claims that its leather uses 95% less water than animal leather and has 90% less carbon emissions. The brand hopes to achieve a completely bio-based material in the future.
Currently, Banofi is widely used in the fashion, furniture, automotive and packaging industries -
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Characteristics of pu materials, the difference between pu materials, pu leather and natural leather, PU fabric is a simulated leather fabric, synthesized from artificial materials, with the texture of genuine leather, very strong and durable, and inexpensive. People often say PU leather is a kind of leather material, such as PVC leather, Italian leather bran paper, recycled leather, etc. The manufacturing process is slightly complicated. Because the PU base fabric has good tensile strength, in addition to being coated on the base fabric, the base fabric can also be included in it, so that the existence of the base fabric cannot be seen from the outside.
Characteristics of pu materials
1. Good physical properties, resistance to twists and turns, good softness, high tensile strength, and breathability. The pattern of PU fabric is first hot-pressed on the surface of semi-finished leather with a patterned paper, and then the paper leather is separated and surface treated after cooling down.
2. High air permeability, the temperature permeability can reach 8000-14000g/24h/cm2, high peeling strength, high water pressure resistance, it is an ideal material for the surface and bottom layer of waterproof and breathable clothing fabrics.
3. High price. The price of some PU fabrics with special requirements is 2-3 times higher than that of PVC fabrics. The pattern paper required for general PU fabrics can only be used 4-5 times before it is scrapped;
4. The service life of the pattern roller is long, so the cost of PU leather is higher than that of PVC leather.
The difference between PU materials, PU leather and natural leather:
1. Smell:
PU leather has no fur smell, only the smell of plastic. However, natural animal leather is different. It has a strong fur smell, and even after processing, it will have a strong smell.
2. Look at the pores
Natural leather can see patterns or pores, and you can use your fingernails to scrape it and see the erected animal fibers. Pu leather products cannot see pores or patterns. If you see obvious traces of artificial carving, it is PU material, so we can also distinguish it by looking.
3. Touch with your hands
Natural leather feels very good and elastic. However, the feel of PU leather is relatively poor. The feel of PU is like touching plastic, and the elasticity is extremely poor, so the difference between real and fake leather can be judged by bending leather products. -
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Introduction to silicone leather
Silicone leather is a synthetic material made of silicone rubber through molding. It has many characteristics such as not easy to wear, waterproof, fireproof, easy to clean, etc., and it is soft and comfortable, and is widely used in various fields.
Application of silicone leather in the aerospace field
1. Aircraft chairs
The characteristics of silicone leather make it an ideal material for aircraft seats. It is wear-resistant, waterproof, and not easy to catch fire. It also has anti-ultraviolet and anti-oxidation properties. It can resist some common food stains and wear and tear and is more durable, making the entire aircraft seat more hygienic and comfortable.
2. Cabin decoration
The beauty and waterproof properties of silicone leather make it an ideal material for making aircraft cabin decoration elements. Airlines can customize colors and patterns according to personalized needs to make the cabin more beautiful and improve the flight experience.
3. Aircraft interiors
Silicone leather is also widely used in aircraft interiors, such as aircraft curtains, sun hats, carpets, interior components, etc. These products will suffer varying degrees of wear due to the harsh cabin environment. The use of silicone leather can improve durability, reduce the number of replacements and repairs, and significantly reduce after-sales costs.
3. Conclusion
In general, silicone leather has a wide range of applications in the aerospace field. Its high synthetic density, strong anti-aging, and high softness make it the best choice for aerospace material customization. We can expect that the application of silicone leather will become more and more extensive, and the quality and safety of the aerospace industry will be continuously improved. -
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Eco-leather generally refers to leather that has less impact on the environment during production or is made from environmentally friendly materials. These leathers are designed to reduce the burden on the environment while meeting consumer demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Types of eco-leather include:
Eco-leather: Made from renewable or environmentally friendly materials, such as certain types of mushrooms, corn byproducts, etc., these materials absorb carbon dioxide during growth and help slow global warming.
Vegan leather: Also known as artificial leather or synthetic leather, it is usually made from plant-based materials (such as soybeans, palm oil) or recycled fibers (such as PET plastic bottle recycling) without the use of animal products.
Recycled leather: Made from discarded leather or leather products, which are reused after special treatment to reduce dependence on virgin materials.
Water-based leather: Uses water-based adhesives and dyes during production, reduces the use of organic solvents and harmful chemicals, and reduces pollution to the environment.
Bio-based leather: Made from bio-based materials, these materials come from plants or agricultural waste and have good biodegradability.
Choosing eco-leather not only helps protect the environment, but also promotes sustainable development and circular economy. -
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Vegan leather has emerged, and animal-friendly products have become popular! Although handbags, shoes and accessories made of genuine leather (animal leather) have always been very popular, the production of each genuine leather product means that an animal has been killed. As more and more people advocate the theme of animal-friendly, many brands have begun to study substitutes for genuine leather. In addition to the faux leather we know, there is now a term called vegan leather. Vegan leather is like flesh, not real meat. This kind of leather has become popular in recent years. Veganism means animal-friendly leather. The manufacturing materials and production process of these leathers are 100% free of animal ingredients and animal footprints (such as animal testing). Such leather can be called vegan leather, and some people also call vegan leather plant leather. Vegan leather is a new type of environmentally friendly synthetic leather. It not only has a longer service life, but its production process can also be controlled to be completely non-toxic and reduce waste and wastewater. This kind of leather not only represents an increase in people’s awareness of animal protection, but also reflects that the development of today’s scientific and technological means is constantly promoting and supporting the development of our fashion industry.
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Cork flooring is called “the top of the pyramid of flooring consumption”. Cork mainly grows on the Mediterranean coast and the Qinling area of my country at the same latitude. The raw material of cork products is the bark of the cork oak tree (the bark is renewable, and the bark of the industrially planted cork oak trees on the Mediterranean coast can generally be harvested once every 7-9 years). Compared with solid wood flooring, it is more environmentally friendly (the whole process from the collection of raw materials to the production of finished products), soundproof, and moisture-proof, giving people an excellent foot feel. Cork flooring is soft, quiet, comfortable, and wear-resistant. It can provide great cushioning for accidental falls of the elderly and children. Its unique sound insulation and thermal insulation properties are also very suitable for use in bedrooms, conference rooms, libraries, recording studios and other places.
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PU leather is also known as microfiber leather, and its full name is “microfiber reinforced leather”. It is a newly developed high-end leather among synthetic leathers and belongs to a new type of leather. It has extremely excellent wear resistance, excellent breathability, aging resistance, softness and comfort, strong flexibility and the environmental protection effect advocated now.
Microfiber leather is the best recycled leather, and it feels softer than genuine leather. Because of its advantages of wear resistance, cold resistance, breathability, aging resistance, soft texture, environmental protection and beautiful appearance, it has become the most ideal choice to replace natural leather.
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In response to the increasing attention paid to environmental protection, this type of leather has gradually become popular in major high-end fashion brands such as Bottega Veneta, Hermès and Chloé in recent years. In fact, vegan leather refers to a material that is animal-friendly and environmentally friendly during the production process. It is basically all artificial leather, such as pineapple skin, apple skin, and mushroom skin, which are processed to have a similar touch and texture to real leather. Moreover, this type of vegan leather can be washed and is very durable, so it has attracted many new generations who are concerned about environmental issues.
There are many ways to take care of vegan leather. If you encounter slight dirt, you can use a soft towel with warm water and wipe it gently. However, if it is stained with difficult-to-clean stains, you can use a small amount of detergent and use a sponge or towel to clean it. Remember to choose detergents with soft texture to avoid leaving scratches on the handbag.
