AWARD YEAR
2021
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Responsible Consumption & Production
KEYWORDS
new materials, sustainable fashion , fashion industry, recycled plastic, recycle
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
von Holzhausen
WEBSITE
https://vonholzhausen.com/pages/not-a-virgin
Technik-Leather 2.0
Recycled plastic turned faux leather
A recycled and biodegradable performance fabric designed to outperform leather. We’ve transformed recycled plastic into a premium material that looks and feels just like leather.
Technik-Leather 2.0 is a true game-changer. We’ve meticulously designed it from the ground up using engineered layers and proprietary technologies to achieve maximum sustainability and performance while maintaining a premium look and feel.
A proprietary additive allows our material to biodegrade in a landfill condition within 3–5 years. Protective top surface makes Technik-Leather stain resistant, water resistant, and scratch resistant for ultimate durability. Microfiber layer made from recycled plastic water bottles (PET) mimics the supple quality of skin without the negative impact.