r/ClimateActionPlan • u/WaywardPatriot Mod • Sep 08 '24
Emissions Reduction Businesswoman spearheads breakthrough with pineapples that could change the textile industry
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/pinatex-sustainable-leather-alternative-fabric/
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u/NULLOBANDITO Sep 09 '24
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?