In today's society where environmental awareness is increasing, traditional animal leather is gradually being replaced by sustainable materials, among which vegan leather has become a popular choice that combines fashion and function. So, where does vegan leather come from? How is it made?
1. The main sources of vegan leather
Vegan leather is a non-animal leather substitute. Common raw materials include:
Polyurethane (PU) synthetic leather: polyurethane resin is coated on fabric to form a leather texture. It is the most common form of vegan leather on the market.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Although it is slightly inferior in terms of environmental protection, it is low-cost and widely used in mid- and low-end products.
Natural source materials: such as pineapple leaf fiber (Piñatex), apple peel, mushroom mycelium, grape pomace, etc. These bio-based materials have better sustainability.
2. Brief introduction to the manufacturing process
Material preparation: Select a suitable base fabric (such as cotton cloth, polyester cloth) as the base material.
Coating treatment: Evenly coat PU or other plant-based ingredients on the base fabric.
Embossing and shaping: Through mechanical embossing, hot pressing and other processes, the material has leather texture and texture.
Dyeing and finishing: coloring, adding waterproof, anti-fouling, scratch-resistant and other functional treatments.
Inspection and cutting: The finished vegan leather material needs to be quality tested and cut into sizes that meet product design.
In the entire production process of vegan leather, no animal raw materials are involved, carbon emissions are relatively lower, and it is easier to recycle and reuse, truly protecting the earth from the source.
