Sustainable Leather Alternatives
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Our Plant-Based Vegan Leathers
Bamboo
Vegan Leather
The Future of Sustainable Fashion
Bamboo vegan leather is the latest innovation in eco-friendly materials, representing a significant shift in the fashion industry towards sustainability. But what exactly is it? At its core, bamboo vegan leather is a durable and versatile material made from the fibres of the bamboo plant. It’s designed to mimic the look and feel of traditional leather without using any animal products, making it an ideal choice for ethically-minded consumers.
Apple Skin
Vegan Leather
A Sustainable Revolution
Apple skin vegan leather is an innovative material gaining momentum in the fashion industry. Made from the discarded byproducts of apple processing, this eco-friendly alternative is making waves among environmentally conscious consumers and designers alike.
Pineapple
Vegan Leather
A Sustainable Fashion Revolution
Pineapple vegan leather, is an innovative alternative to traditional animal leather that harnesses the power of pineapple leaves. Derived from the fibres of the pineapple plant, this eco-friendly material is not only stylish but also sustainable, making it a rising star in the world of fashion.
Corn
Vegan Leather
An Innovative Alternative to Animal Skin
Corn vegan leather is a groundbreaking alternative to conventional leather, crafted from a unique blend of corn byproducts, primarily using the starch derived from corn. This innovative material offers a sustainable and eco-friendly option for fashion and accessory designers looking to minimise their environmental impact while providing stylish products.
Mycelium
Vegan Leather
A Game-Changer for Fashion
Mycelium vegan leather is an innovative alternative to traditional leather, derived from the root structure of mushrooms. This sustainable material, composed of mycelium, the vegetative part of fungi, offers a texture that mimics leather’s luxurious feel while staying cruelty-free and environmentally friendly. As the fashion industry seeks eco-conscious solutions, mycelium leather emerges as a compelling option that captures both function and style.
Cactus
Vegan Leather
A Sustainable Innovation in Fashion
Cactus leather is made primarily from the prickly pear cactus, a resilient plant that thrives in arid climates. To create this innovative material, farmers harvest the flat pads of the cactus, known as “nopales,” without harming the plant. The pads are then cleaned, dried, and processed to extract its fibres. These fibres are blended with various natural and synthetic materials to develop a durable and flexible textile. The result? A sustainable leather alternative that boasts a distinct texture and aesthetic appeal.
Coffee
Vegan Leather
An Eco-Friendly Change in Fashion Accessories
The creation of coffee vegan leather begins with the collection of used coffee grounds, often sourced from cafés and coffee shops. These grounds are then dried and processed to remove moisture and oils. After this, they are blended with a polymer, usually a plant-based resin, which helps bind the coffee particles together and forms a durable, flexible material. The mixture is then shaped and rolled into sheets, ready to be used in a variety of applications—from bags and shoes to clothing and accessories. This eco-centric production process not only repurposes waste but also reduces reliance on harmful chemicals typically used in conventional leather tanning.
Grape
Vegan Leather
A Sustainable Alternative for Fashion Accessories
Grape vegan leather is a plant-based material crafted primarily from the byproducts of grape harvests, particularly those left over from winemaking. It utilises the pomace (the solid remains of grapes, including skins, seeds, and stems), reducing waste while offering a chic and eco-friendly option for fashion enthusiasts.
Seaweed
Vegan Leather
A Sustainable Alternative for Fashion Accessories
Seaweed leather is a sustainable alternative to traditional animal leather, made by processing seaweed into a durable, flexible material. It's often created by soaking seaweed in solutions like vinegar and glycerine, resulting in a material that can be used to create various products like shoes, bags, and cardholders. While still under development, seaweed leather offers a promising path towards more eco-friendly fashion.
Cork
Vegan Leather
A Natural Alternative to Animal Skins
Cork leather is a vegan leather made from the bark of the cork oak tree, and is a highly sustainable and completely vegan material. Each tree is harvested every nine years, which means that some of its bark is stripped. This doesn't harm the tree at all, as the bark grows back completely, taking on a smoother texture after each harvest. Harvesting actually helps the tree regenerate and extends its life.
Paper
Vegan Leather
A Natural Alternative to Animal Skins
Made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, plant-based binders and natural pigments, is an animal-free material, and is eco-friendly with a sustainable production process and biodegrades at the end of its life.
Our Petrochemical-Free Materials
Cellulose
Vegan Leather
A Vegan Alternative to Animal Skins
Cellulose leather, is washable paper and vegan leather. It's a plant-based, eco-friendly alternative to traditional animal skin leather, made from cellulose fibers, typically wood pulp, and latex or other non-toxic bonding agents, creating a material that's durable, water-resistant, and machine-washable. The material's appearance and texture replicates leather, while being more sustainable and cruelty-free.
Silicone
Vegan Leather
A Vegan Alternative to Animal Skins
Silicone vegan leather is a material made from silicone, a polymer known for its durability and eco-friendliness. Unlike traditional leather or other synthetic alternatives like PU leather, silicone leather is free from animal products and harmful chemicals.
Waterbased Vegan Leather
A Vegan Alternative to Animal Leather
Water-based vegan leather is a synthetic leather made using water as the primary solvent in its production process, rather than harmful chemicals and solvents typically used in traditional PU leather manufacturing. This shift to water-based processes significantly reduces the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants, making it an eco-friendly alternative.
Our Natural Materials
Natural Hemp
A Vegan Natural Textile
Hemp fabric is a type of textile that is made using fibers from the stalks of the Cannabis sativa plant. This plant has been recognized as a source of extraordinarily tensile and durable textile fibers for millennia, but the psychoactive qualities of Cannabis sativa have recently made it harder for farmers to produce this immensely beneficial crop.
Bamboo Cotton
Soft & Sustainable
Bamboo cotton is derived from the pulp of bamboo plants, which are known for their remarkable growth rate and minimal environmental impact. Unlike traditional cotton, which requires extensive water usage and pesticides, bamboo thrives naturally, requiring no irrigation or harmful chemicals. It is a highly renewable resource, with some bamboo species growing up to three feet per day, making it an ideal choice for sustainable fabric production.
Natural Linen
Strong & Versatile
Natural linen Iis an organic material that comes directly from the flax plant that’s grown without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, and chemicals. It's free of synthetic dyes and chemical-finishing treatments. Natural linen is soaked in water, not chemical enzymes.
Our Recycled Materials
RPET
Recycled Plastic Bottles
RPET is recycled plastic that is used to make new products instead of being discarded. The benefits of RPET is that it has a lower carbon footprint than virgin PET, reduces reliance on landfills, and helps conserve resources by using recycled materials.
Recycled PU
Global Recycled Standard 4.0
Recycled GRS 4.0, is an innovative polyurethane solution that enables the creation of vegan leather that is 100% recyclable. This material, used in conjunction with PET fabric, can be recycled together without the need for layer separation, making it a sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic leathers.
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"We have been working with MOIC since the inception of Votch 6 years ago. Being totally new to manufacturing and quality control, Ron and his team have been integral in building the success of our brand and ensuring we are selling a product of the highest quality. Always a pleasure to deal with, quick responses, reliable and always having our best interest at heart, I wholeheartedly recommend MOIC to anyone."
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