Conventional leather production is harmful to the environment due to the toxins and heavy metals used for tanning. Tanning also requires large amounts of water, which is often a scarce ressource around the globe. Lab Leather by Le Qara is derived from exotic Peruvian flowers and fruits, makes it possible to mimic virtually any desired leather texture, color, toughness or thickness. The material, grown from microorganisms in a biotech lab, is produced in the same industry standard sizes as conventional leather, making the switch to this vegan alternative an easy and obvious decision for the eco-minded.