Vegan Alternatives for Leather

<p>Environmental toxicity and sustainability are major areas of research for the leather industry as well as for the larger luxury and fashion industry. Several alternatives to traditional animal-based leather have been introduced in the market as ���vegan��� leather e.g. the pineapple skin leather Pi��atex mycelium (mushroom leather) apple leather cactus leather and PU/PVC faux leather. However a clear assessment of the sustainability (e.g. carbon/water footprint LCA) for these alternatives is missing. The aim of this book is to provide clarity and a coherent structural assessment of sustainable vegan or vegetarian alternatives of leather. This book contributes to the current research within sustainability and environmental impact production and consumption aspects of these materials.</p>