Leather mass-production is environmentally and socially costly. Animals farmed for leather and/or meat purposes are often treated very harshly and are also responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation is also taking place to clear land for the animals to graze. The manufacturing process from the preservation to the finishing of the leather, consumes large quantities of fresh water while emitting dangerous chemical substances when the leather is tanned.
We fell in love with Piñatex® which is a plant fibre fabric with a texture that mirrors the special characteristics we love about leather. Piñatex® is a non-woven fabric made from discarded pineapple leaves. This fabric doesn't require new lands and its raw material is a byproduct from already existing Pineapple plantations in the Philippines. The production of Piñatex® is an optimisation of the pineapple harvesting which brings a greater income to the farmers when allowing them to fully utilise their crops. Due to its strong texture and durability, we see Piñatex® as the perfect option for long lasting products.All Piñatex is dyed with GOTS certified pigments.
