How do we make vegan leather?

Discarded flower petals are collected from local sources where floral waste is generated. This diverts organic waste from landfills and forms the primary raw material for the leather.

Bio-based materials including PHA, agar, and glycerol are prepared and measured. These components provide flexibility, binding strength, and durability while remaining fully biodegradable.

The processed flower petals are combined with the bio-based materials to form a uniform composite. This formulation ensures structural integrity while maintaining the look and feel required for leather applications.

The composite mixture is spread into thin sheets and allowed to dry under controlled conditions. This step transforms the formulation into leather-like sheets with consistent texture and strength.

The sheets are treated to enhance durability, flexibility, and surface aesthetics. The final material is suitable for replacing both animal and synthetic leather in fashion applications. An image of 1 square metre of the final product is displayed above.

At the end of its lifecycle, the leather can be recycled or composted. Its nutrient-rich composition allows it to act as a natural fertiliser, promoting soil health and completing a circular, eco-positive system.