BEYOND LEATHER - LEAP
Overview:
”Leap is a plant-based leather alternative with every quality of traditional leather but more beautiful. Born by up-cycling apple waste discarded in cider production, Leap naturally saves time, energy and resources”.
Ingredient information:
Leap currently uses 80% bio-based ingredients with plans to be fully natural and biodegradable by 2024. The natural leather uses an apple waste blend made up of 64% apple and 36% eco-friendly ingredients, while being 100% plastic-free.
Sustainability credentials:
Due to their energy-efficient production, it takes Beyond Leather only “one day to create Leap using 99% less water and ~85% less CO2 than traditional leather production while completely avoiding harmful substances”.
Application and use:
This innovative, award winning material can be used in clothing, footwear and accessories.
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