LEATHER
Alternatives Overview
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW: Leather
Motivations for using leather alternatives
- Consumer-driven considerations
- Sustainability-driven considerations
Industry Size
- Animal Leather
- Alternatives
Leather Properties
- Functional properties
- Sensory properties
- Nutritional properties
Applications
- Fashion - footwear, accessories, apparel
- Automotive
- Home Goods
NextGen Leather Innovations
- Common Raw Materials
- Innovators
Opportunities for further research and development
Sustainability Considerations - few sentences on each describing importance
Biodegradable
Recyclable
Water use
Energy use
Emissions
Land use
Resource depletion
Chemical use
Biological waste
Animal Welfare
Sensory/Tactile Considerations - few sentences on each describing importance
Pattern/Print
Stability
Texture
Weight
Flexibility
Thickness
Smell
Shine
Hand feel
Colorfastness
Sourcing Considerations - few sentences on each describing importance
Lead Time - talk about 18+ month lead time
Scalability
Price
Continuity
Width
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