There is a wide variety of environmentally friendly leather materials on the market, with plant-based leather, water-based leather, and recycled leather being the most commonly used categories. The differences in raw materials and processes among the three are significant, making them suitable for different usage scenarios.

Plant leather is made from plant fibers such as cacti, pineapple leaves, and fruit pomace, without using animal skins. It relies on agricultural by-products for processing and shaping, with less water consumption in production. The material is flexible and breathable, and is commonly used in bags, shoes, and soft furnishings.

Water based leather uses water as a resin dispersion medium, replacing traditional oily solvents. The production process has lower volatile organic compound emissions, and the finished product has no pungent odor, good skin affinity, wear resistance, and bending resistance. It is commonly used in sofas, car interiors, and close fitting leather goods.

Recycled leather is used to recycle leather scraps and waste leather fibers, which are then crushed, bonded, pressed, and reshaped to achieve the recycling of leather waste. The material is stable and cost-effective, suitable for leather lining, home panels, and workwear fabrics.

All three types of materials are in line with the concept of green production and can be flexibly selected according to the feel, usage environment, and budget.