2024, Vol. 7, Issue 11, Part B

Bio-leather has become a popular substitute for regular animal leather due to the pressing demand for sustainable materials. This addresses serious ethical and environmental issues related to the manufacture of conventional leather. With its renewable biological resources-plant fibers, fungus, and lab-cultured cells-bio-leather offers a flexible alternative that satisfies modern consumer demands for cruelty-free and ecologically friendly goods. This review paper examines the several kinds of bio-leather, such as mycelium-based leathers, lab-grown cellular leathers, and plant-based alternatives like Pinatex and Malai, emphasizing their production methods, advantages for the environment, and moral ramifications.

In addition to being a response to the growing demand from consumers for sustainable fashion, the switch from animal to bio-leather is also an important step in lowering the carbon footprint and resource depletion linked to the leather industry. Bio-leather is expected to have a substantial global market expansion in the future due to ongoing technological advancements that increase the product's scalability and manufacturing efficiency. In order to overcome obstacles linked to cost and market acceptance, this article looks more closely at the present bio-leather adoption scenarios in India and around the world. It emphasizes the need for consumer awareness, regulatory assistance, and scientific improvements. In summary, bio-leather is a cutting-edge material that has the potential to revolutionize the leather business by incorporating sustainability into its basic principles. This will open the door for a more ethical and environmentally friendly future in the materials production sector.