Slow Factory Labs presents
Bacteria nanocellulose vertically farmed locally in New York City designed to grow liquid leather at scale.
Animal leather is responsible for 300 Million tons of CO₂E annually, and plastic leather as an alternative isn’t much better.
Most leather alternatives contain plastic and synthetic polymers that are not biodegrable, rendering the entire textile non-biodegrable. Slowhide believes that the inclusion of plastic defeats the purpose of creating a material that will return to the earth as food for our global ecosystems.
Slowhide grows from tea & coffee organic waste, making use of organic matter that would otherwise go to landfill.
Plastics are made from fossil fuels, a conflict material that are the responsible for the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Plastics, whether from synthetic or bio sources, do not biodegrade and will continue to leach toxins into the environment for hundreds of years after disposal.
Awards & Press
Finalist — Material Innovation:
Semi-Finalist:
Press mention:
Slowhide is a unique product that grows in urban areas from tea and coffee waste, biodegrable yet durable — it is the future of material sustainability in the fashion, automotive & furniture industries.
Slowhide is raising a Seed Round, to be involved as an investor, request more information here.
Slowhide is currently in R&D with brands of many sizes. The future lies in the ability to innovate and collaborate.
For brands interested in joining the material revolution, request a sample.
