Because it is made from whole foods, it is a natural, cruelty-free replacement for leather that reduces waste and helps revitalize the communities that grow pineapple.
The debate continues on whether fashion brands should continue producing animal leather or switch to vegan leather. Thankfully, Piñatex is a stylish and sustainable alternative to animal byproducts and waste-producing textiles. It was first developed in 2017 using fibers from pineapple leaves. Because it is made from whole foods, it is a natural, cruelty-free replacement for leather that reduces waste and helps revitalize the communities that grow pineapple.