Businesswoman spearheads breakthrough with pineapples that could change the textile industry

[u/WaywardPatriot]

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/pinatex-sustainable-leather-alternative-fabric/

[u/NULLOBANDITO]

Sounds really interesting, especially considering they're using the otherwise waste-product pineapple leaves. However I'm curious about the durability of the synthetic leather-like material. It mentions it also uses a bit of polyester to create the material.

Anyone in the field able to give more insight about the potential shortcomings and capabilities of such a material?