Discover the variety of environmentally friendly materials
Leather has long been the preferred material for backpacks and bags, but with the growing demand for environmentally friendly products, more and more people are looking for sustainable alternatives. There are now numerous vegan leather alternatives. Today we present you six leather alternatives that are not only kind to the environment, but are also stylish and durable:
Table of contents:
cork
pineapple fiber leather
olive leather
mushroom leather (mycelium)
Mirum
kraft paper
Cork:
Cork is a renewable raw material that is extracted from the bark of the cork oak without the tree having to be felled. It is light, water-repellent and has a natural texture that resembles the appearance of leather. To increase durability, the cork is usually applied or coated to a textile carrier.
pineapple fiber leather:
Also known as Piñatex, pineapple leather is made from the fibers of pineapple leaves. These leaves, usually considered a waste product of the pineapple industry, are processed into a durable and flexible material. Pineapple fiber leather is biodegradable and has a unique look. It is a vegan alternative to leather and offers similar durability and texture.
Olive leather:
Olive leather is an innovative alternative to traditional leather, obtained from the waste of olive oil production. Using excess leaves, bark and fruit peels reduces waste and conserves natural resources. Texture that gives each backpack or bag a unique look. This sustainable option is ideal for environmentally conscious consumers who value ethics and quality.
Mushroom leather (mycelium):
Mycelium, also known as mushroom leather, is a fascinating and innovative alternative to traditional leather. It is produced by growing fungi on agricultural waste such as corn stalks or wood chips. The resulting material is strong, flexible and biodegradable. Backpacks and bags made from mycelium are lightweight, water-resistant and offer a unique, organic texture. This sustainable option shows nature's potential to provide innovative solutions to our modern needs, while offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional leather.
Mirum:
Mirum is an advanced material made from seaweed. It offers a sustainable alternative to traditional leather and other synthetic materials. By using seaweed, an abundant and rapidly renewable resource, Mirum helps reduce environmental impact by minimizing the use of petrochemical materials. Backpacks and bags made from Mirum are durable, water-repellent and have a modern aesthetic. This innovative solution shows how using natural resources can help develop eco-friendly products that protect our planet while offering style and functionality.
Kraft paper:
Kraft paper is a robust and durable alternative to leather. Unlike conventional materials such as leather or synthetic fibers, it is made from wood, a renewable raw material. Our kraft paper is made in Germany from FSC-certified wood. Long-fibered softwoods (spruce, pine) made from slow-growing wood are particularly suitable, as they offer particularly high strength.
Backpacks and bags made of kraft paper are light, water-repellent and offer a unique look. A special finishing process makes the kraft paper extremely durable and tear-resistant. Its special properties also make it water-repellent, long walks in the rain are no problem and it can even be hand-washed at 30°C. With increasing use, the kraft paper becomes softer and thus acquires its characteristic, leather-like structure.
Backpacks and shopper bags made of kraft paper
The kraft paper backpacks and shopper bags from Paper & Sons impress with their sustainability, design and functionality. A backpack for your next city trip that is also suitable as a hand luggage backpack for air travel , a companion for work , a laptop backpack for studying or simply a robust companion for everyday life - our backpacks are always by your side, no matter what you have planned! The kraft paper shopper bags can also be used in a variety of ways, regardless of whether you are looking for a beach bag , shopping bag or a sustainable bag for your yoga things - with our kraft paper bags you are making a statement.
