Plant-Based Leather

Plant-based leather options combine plant-derived content with a leather-like appearance for phone cases, bags and accessories.

Biobased Content
Durable & Scratch Resistant
Easy to Clean

Plant Leather Production Process

01
Plant Material Selection

Plant Material
Selection

Select renewable plant-based materials such as pineapple leaf fiber, bamboo, wood fiber, and other plant ingredients.

02
Fiber Preparation

Fiber
Preparation

Clean, process, and refine the plant materials into usable fibers or bio-based components.

03
Bio-Based Resin Blending

Bio-Based
Resin Blending

Blend plant-derived ingredients with bio-based resins to create a more sustainable composite material.

04
Coating & Lamination

Coating &
Lamination

Apply or laminate the bio-based PU layer onto the backing fabric or base material.

05
Embossing & Surface Finishing

Embossing &
Surface Finishing

Add the desired grain, texture, and surface treatment for a premium leather-like appearance.

06
Finished Plant Leather

Finished Plant
Leather

The finished material offers soft handfeel, durability, and reduced dependence on fossil-based raw materials.

Lychee-grain Leather Sample

Lychee-grain Leather

Lychee-grain Leather Color Options
Article
HY-Biobased 24018
Thickness
0.8±0.05mm
Composition
35%Recycled+22%PU+43%Cornfiber
Skin feeling Leather Sample

Skin feeling Leather

Skin feeling Leather Color Options
Article
HY-Biobased 23018
Thickness
1.1±0.05mm
Composition
25%polyester+25%PU+50%applefiber
Vegetable-tanned Leather Sample

Vegetable-tanned Leather

Vegetable-tanned Leather Color Options
Article
HY-Biobased 20018
Thickness
1.2±0.05mm
Composition
3%metal wire+22%cotton+25%PU+50%apple fiber
Vegetable-tanned Leather Sample

Vegetable-tanned Leather

Vegetable-tanned Leather Color Options
Article
HY-Biobased 22018
Thickness
1.03±0.05mm
Composition
25%cotton+25%PU+50%Cornfiber
Vegetable-tanned Leather Sample

Vegetable-tanned Leather

Vegetable-tanned Leather Color Options
Article
HY-Biobased 21018
Thickness
1.3±0.05mm
Composition
25%cotton+25%PU+50%apple fiber

Common Backing Fabrics

Beige Woven Backing

Black Suede-Like Backing

Black Knit Backing

Light Grey Knit Backing

Testing Information

Chemical Performance / Compliance

Lead < 90ppm
Cadmium < 75ppm
Formaldehyde < 75ppm
Hexavalent Chromium < 3ppm
Azo < 5ppm
Nickel < 0.05
APEO < 100ppm
AP < 10ppm
DMFa < 500ppm, PVC-free
Dry wipe level 4; wet wipe level 3
Yellowing resistance: Grade 4
Flame retardants are prohibited
Total 18 PAHs < 10ppm; each item < 0.5ppm