While some vegan leather is synthetic, animal leather is also "plasticized" with heavy chemicals to prevent it from rotting. New plant-based leathers (mushroom, pineapple, grape) are becoming the gold standard for sustainability.
While some vegan leather is synthetic, animal leather is also "plasticized" with heavy chemicals to prevent it from rotting. New plant-based leathers (mushroom, pineapple, grape) are becoming the gold standard for sustainability.