About Bioleather - The Material
What?
Tomato Leather is a sustainable material made from waste tomato plants. It is a plant-based alternative to traditional leathers and is designed to be PU and PVC-free, ensuring it is eco-friendly and 100% biodegradable. It combines the natural properties of tomatoes with innovative technology to create a versatile and environmentally-friendly material.
How?
Tomato Leather is created by processing tomato by-products, such as the skins and seeds, into a durable and flexible material. The process involves extracting fibers from these parts and combining them with natural binders. The result is a material that resembles traditional leather in appearance and texture but without the use of harmful chemicals or animal products.
Why?
Animal agriculture uses a tremendous amount of the world's natural resources. Tomato Leather gives you all the properties of traditional leather, including strength, durability and comfort, but is made using a small fraction of the land, water, and energy required to make leather from animals.
Benefits of using Tomato Leather, over conventional animal leather and synthetic alternatives:
Biodegradable
The material breaks down naturally, minimising waste.
Vegan
The product is completely plant-based with no animals used in its production.
Sustainable
Utilises tomato by-products that would otherwise go to waste.
Water Resistant
Protective coating repels water and moisture
Free from Harmful Chemicals
It does not contain PU, PVC, or other harmful chemicals commonly used in synthetic leathers.
Eco-Friendly
It is made from renewable plant resources.
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Less Water
Bioleather cuts water use, easing the burden on water resources and promoting sustainability.
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Less GHG
Bioleather production emits fewer greenhouse gases, lowering its carbon footprint and supporting climate-friendly practices.
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Less Energy
Bioleather requires less energy to produce, making it a more energy-efficient choice compared to traditional leather.
To know more about the material, visit https://bioleather.uk/.
Disclaimer
At Pinnal, we celebrate and embrace the beauty of craftsmanship. Our products are handmade with care and slight variations in colour, shape and size - as well as small imperfections could appear. This is a part of the product's unique quality and should not be considered defects.
Natural features such as grain variations, colour difference, wrinkles or minor marks are not uncommon, and are a part of what makes each piece unique.