Why choose environmentally friendly water-based leather

Stella McCartney ( Stella McCartney) an international brand that never uses leather and promotes environmentalism. Their vision is: "Our goal is to prove that it is possible to create luxurious products without causing unnecessary harm to the planet."

"As a vegan (no animal leather) brand, we never use leather, skin, fur or feathers. By taking this stand, we prove that it is possible to create beautiful, luxurious products that are thus better for animals, people and the environment for all.

Better environmental impact

Leather alternatives not only look good, they are better for the environment. For example, using recycled polyester instead of Brazilian calfskin reduces the environmental impact by 24 times, as calculated by Environmental Profit and Loss (EP&L).

Innovative materials and safer chemicals

has been using alter-nappa on shoes and bags. this breakthrough material is made of polyester and polyurethane and has a recyclable polyester backing. This reduces the amount of petroleum used in the product. Moreover, this coated coating is made from more than 50 percent vegetable oil, a renewable natural resource.

Manufacturers are also converting polyurethanes to water-based and solvent-free polyurethanes. Not only do they use less energy and water, but they are solvent-free and therefore safer for people to use.

As Stella McCartney ( Stella McCartney) says "Our decision not to use leather has allowed us to reduce our impact on the environment. However, we do acknowledge that the synthetic alternatives we use are not without environmental problems." Traditional synthetic leather does emit a great deal of harm to the environment.

The future of water-based leather

We are excited about the future of water-based leather that is truly animal cruelty free, environmentally friendly, sustainable, and feels and looks like real leather. Water-based leather, something that seemed impossible just a few years ago, is rapidly becoming a reality. As a modern company, we want to bring these incredible design feats to the fashion industry and pave the way for a more advanced approach to materials.