A finalized shoe upper prototype produced from a melanated shaped BC sheet with integrated yarn that has been wrapped around a foot-shaped last and placed on a shoe sole. Credit: Nature Biotechnology ...

Eco-friendly fashion has made amazing strides, from swimsuits made from recycled materials to accessories that use sustainable leather alternatives. These new forms of leather are often labeled as ...

Scientists at Imperial College London have successfully engineered bacteria to produce animal-free and plastic-free leather that can dye itself. This new approach marks a major advancement for ...

The fashion industry has seen a rise in alternative leather options from fish skin to pineapple leaves to cork leather. High-end fashion brands like John Galliano, Prada, and Christian Dior have ...

Crafting leather from animal hides is an age-old industry, but its production today continues to mostly follow a linear model often mired in a range of environmental problems, including pollution, the ...

The “soft” luggage trend is about romance and utility. Hard-shell cases are efficient, but a waxed canvas or leather duffel forces you to pack with intention. It fits into overhead bins where rollers ...

The automotive industry's shift towards electrification has brought a renewed focus to car interiors: Leather-Free. This trend aims to achieve luxury through synthetic fibers, plant-based materials, ...

Researchers at Imperial College London have genetically engineered bacteria to grow animal- and plastic-free leather that dyes itself. In recent years, scientists and companies have started using ...