The startup produces a plant-based alternative to leather and faux leather using biodegradable and recyclable materials that are cruelty-free and plastic-free. This offering provides consumers with a sustainable option that reduces reliance on animal products and plastic, contributing to environmental preservation.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The fashion, design, and industrial sectors rely heavily on leather and synthetic leather, which often involve environmentally harmful processes, animal cruelty, and the use of plastics and solvents. These materials contribute to pollution, high carbon footprints, and a dependence on non-sustainable resources.
Solution
La Tannerie Végétale offers a range of innovative, plant-based materials as sustainable alternatives to traditional leather and synthetic leather. Their patented technology combines plant-based proteins and botanical tannins to create durable, flexible, and customizable materials. These materials are biodegradable, recyclable, cruelty-free, and free from plastics and solvents, minimizing environmental impact. La Tannerie Végétale partners with brands to integrate these materials into their products, supporting a transition towards a bio-circular economy and reducing reliance on harmful substances.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fashion houses, designers, and industrial manufacturers seeking sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to leather, rubber, plastics, and resins.
Features
- Phyli®: A natural, flexible, and strong material available on canvas or alone, designed for leather goods, and can be textured and custom-colored.
- Phylm: A natural, flexible material designed for luxury packaging, book covering, and decoration, and can be textured and custom-colored.
- Phyligrane: A natural, soft material in granule form, designed for injection or molding of accessories, packaging pieces, and table art.
- Bio-circular composition utilizing plant-based proteins and botanical tannins.
- Customizable texture, fluidity, color, and grain, including the incorporation of co-products or waste streams.
- Low carbon footprint and zero plastic or solvents.
- Compostable and recyclable materials.