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Will traditional leather soon be a thing of the past?

2024-01-22 12:21:05Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Will traditional leather soon be a thing of the past?

The leather industry is facing more consumers and companies turning to vegan alternatives, while scientists move closer to making bags and shoes from lab-grown fabrics. Is this the end of the skin?

Scientists in the UK are saying it's a very real possibility with a group working towards the goal of shoes made from all-natural "animal skin" rather than traditional leather.

Experts at 3D Bio-Tissues have successfully grown 10 by 10 cm square tissue, marking an important milestone in the production of a natural, animal-friendly leather alternative.

While we're not quite at the point where we can hang up our cowhide jackets for good, it's a step in the right direction for those who have fought the process for years, calling for an end to the industry in totality.

Leather made from animal skin, to the dismay of some charities and campaigners, is still incredibly popular. Bags like luxury brand Hermès' Birkin and Kelly models made from cow and goat leather are almost always sold out, despite prices often running into the tens of thousands. Their designs, made with more exotic skins such as alligator, crocodile, ostrich and lizard are especially rare, making them even more coveted and prized among some mega-wealthy consumers.

At Chanel, where it's now almost impossible to buy a bag for less than €9,000, customers remain drawn to lambskin and python models, and the brand's near-constant price hikes don't seem to sway the very wealthy. who still to leave the skin in cheaper alternatives.

Clearly, there's still a way to go, but a number of consumer brands are quietly moving toward at least thinking about partnering with companies like 3D Bio-Tissues, which aim to increase "skin" by the meter and to work with brands inclined to produce. goods with the same qualities as leather, durable and aesthetic, avoiding any ethical issues.

The companies behind this new technology hope to have a fully realized product on the market within an ambitious five years.


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