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Unleather: Textiles from Plants

Posted on June 23, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

cactus leather children’s shoes from Dominic & Dempsey

In the recent issue of Vegan Journal, Senior Editor Rissa Miller talks about textiles made from plants including apples, mangoes, pineapples, cacti, grains, grapes, coconuts, bananas, and even flowers. Learn about some companies using these materials to make shoes, purses, clothing, and more.

Read the column here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue2/2022_issue2_unleather.php

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