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Title: Vegan Leather
Post by: Johnny McCrae on April 18, 2021, 11:02:01 AM

Got this from a friend. It's about making leather from plants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23jaXY8EEBs

Has anyone heard of this? I wonder how good something like this would work and hold up? I don't see making Holsters out of if but it was an interesting to watch.

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on April 18, 2021, 12:35:55 PM

For garments and such, that looks like it would be great. I hope they're successful. It would be fun to get some to experiment with.

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: Mogorilla on April 18, 2021, 02:04:14 PM

I have not seen any in person but i think this is the material made from cacti.   The olan is garments, bags and especially shoes.     I also believe it has a life expectancy of ~10 years

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: Coffinmaker on April 19, 2021, 08:20:53 AM

 >:(  I'm Sorry  :(

Vegan and Leather in the same sentence is Oxymoron.  "Leather" is made from the hide of dead animals (Everybody Knows That).  I don't know what the fabulous new product should be called, but it ain't "Leather."  Remember when Naugahyde was all the rage for Hot Rod upholstery??  That stuff wasn't "Leather" either.

Another Unsolicited Testimonial . . . Monday Edition

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: 1961MJS on April 19, 2021, 09:40:55 AM

Quote from: Coffinmaker on April 19, 2021, 08:20:53 AM

>:(  I'm Sorry  :(

Vegan and Leather in the same sentence is Oxymoron.  "Leather" is made from the hide of dead animals (Everybody Knows That).  I don't know what the fabulous new product should be called, but it ain't "Leather."  Remember when Naugahyde was all the rage for Hot Rod upholstery??  That stuff wasn't "Leather" either.

Another Unsolicited Testimonial . . . Monday Edition

But, but I saw the protesters on the TV complaining about all those Dead Naugas.

Later

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: Mogorilla on April 19, 2021, 10:54:39 AM

Yeah, I was not fond of the naming.  I do have to say that Vegetable tanning is not great on the environment, but manageable.    Chrome tanning like what is used for garment/shoe items is horrible for the environment.   the toxic aspect of the chromium is hard to manage, especially if they do not focus on appropriate disposal methods.  If this could replace chrome tanned, I would happily wear catcus leather shoes.

   

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: Russ T Chambers on April 19, 2021, 04:33:39 PM

I just want to make sure any cactus material has been totally checked for any leftover spines.  :o ::)
But I do think they should call it cactus skin, rather than leather.  ;D 

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: Capt Quirk on April 19, 2021, 05:44:22 PM

Wouldn't leather from vegetarian cows be from a vegan source? They don't eat meat.

Title: Re: Vegan Leather
Post by: The original bad bob on April 19, 2021, 08:10:56 PM

 Never heard of it... I wonder how it tools  :o