Hannah Ernst

There is no doubt that vegan textiles are becoming more and more popular as they are always the more animal-friendly alternative. But are they also more eco-friendly?

By now, countless studies have shown that a vegan diet is less harmful to the environment than one containing regular meat and dairy intake. This prevailing boom in vegan nutrition is now rubbing off on vegan fashion. We often assume that vegan textiles are the more eco-friendly alternative to their animal counterparts — especially when looking at leather. But does vegan leather deserve the hype? And is there a “one size fits all” solution?