ReProLeather is aimed at taking the synthetics out of recycled leather.
In the research phase, the partners created an alternative binder to synthetic leather in the recycled leather process. Today, polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, and polyurethane, or PU, are the most popular synthetic leathers and are derived from crude oil. Moreover, these materialsA joint program under H&M Foundation and HKRITA called “Planet First” is looking to deliver a biodegradable and recyclable leather sans synthetics.
Using this method, the reProLeather researchers successfully restructured post-consumer leather fibers into leather sheets in the research stage. HKRITA is now seeking industry partners to “optimize production properties” and “enhance functions,” according to the institute. More information can be found on either partner’s website. Already, the project has drawn funding support from the Hong Kong government, H&M Group and Burberry Asia Limited.
H&M Foundation has already funded solutions in the recycling space, among them its “Green Machine,” which is the first technology that can separate blended textiles at scale. Fashion brand MonkiOn the research achievement, H&M Foundation’s strategy lead Christiane Dolva said in a statement, “As a philanthropic change agent for the entire industry, we take risks to unlock needed solutions with the ambition to find technologies that can contribute to a planet-positive fashion future.
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