Vegan Leather: Better Than Animal Leather?

A deep dive into vegan leather and whether or not this is a good animal leather alternative: https://gentl.mn/is-vegan-leather-better #veganleather #leatheralternative #notsponsored SHOP THE VIDEO: → Peccary Gloves Unlined in Grey: https://gentl.mn/peccary-gloves-grey-... → Peccary Gloves Cashmere Lined in Chamois Yellow: https://gentl.mn/peccary-lined-gloves... → Knit Tie in Solid Light Blue: https://gentl.mn/light-blue-knit-tie1 → Leather Wallet in Whisky Brown Boxcalf & Blue Deerskin: https://gentl.mn/wallet-brown-blue-bo... → Leather Wallet in Burgundy & Turquoise Deerskin: https://gentl.mn/wallet-burgundy-turq... GUIDES YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS: → How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe: https://gentl.mn/build-green-sustaina... → Chromed Tanned vs. Vegetable Leather: https://gentl.mn/chrome-vs-veg-tanned-1 → What Makes Our Gloves Special?: https://gentl.mn/fort-belvedere-glove... → Does "Made In" Matter?: https://gentl.mn/countries-of-origin → Is It Worth It: Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag: https://gentl.mn/lv-keepall-bag → Dressing The Doctor: https://gentl.mn/dressing-the-doctor → Cost Per Wear: https://gentl.mn/cost-per-wear → Thrift Shopping Tips: https://gentl.mn/thrift-store-tips-tr... VIDEO CREDITS: → Script: E.J. Daniels & Sven Raphael Schneider → Camera: Chris Dummer → Editing: Jonathan Oster → Pellevegetale Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! → https://gentl.mn/youtube Become a part of the Gentleman's Gazette community - support us on Patreon! https://gentl.mn/patron ________________________________________________________________________ Gentleman's Gazette https://gentl.mn/gentlemansgazette.com2 https://gentl.mn/accessories-fortbelv... Facebook:   / gentlemansgazaette   FREE EBOOK: https://gentl.mn/signup-newsletterebook1 00:00 Vegan Leather Introduction The movement for more sustainable living has skyrocketed in popularity in the last decade or two, and clothing is no exempt. Hence, vegan leather is created, but how good is it to the environment, really? Traditional leather from animals is omnipresent in the menswear space. Still, it also has a massive impact environmentally, and there have been lots of voices questioning whether it's ethical to have real leather. 01:10 What is Leather? It's probably one of the oldest clothing materials known to man and dates back over 400 thousand years. Basically, it is a treated hide, which means a large skin, or a skin, which means small skin, that is tanned with tannins so it won't rot, is flexible, and can be made into shoes, accessories, and clothing. 01:55 What is Vegan Leather? It is a much more recent invention and has been around for a little over a century. Well, that's actually a bit tricky because what it actually is and is not is disputed. 03:42 How is Animal Leather Made? Worldwide, over a billion animals are killed each year that are part of leather production. This includes most animals that are primarily there for meat production, such as cows, pigs, goats, and sheep. In this large case, leather is just a byproduct of meat production. How is Vegan Leather Made? A better idea of the impact is of real leather on the planet, what's that like with vegan leather? 08:04 PVC-based Leather Production 08:42 PU-based Leather Production 09:31 What's the Environmental Impact of Vegan Leather? Obviously, they could start as plastic. And plastic is typically made by burning fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and ashes. Plastic is also notorious for taking hundreds to thousands of years to degrade. 13:06 Animal Leather Material vs. Vegan Leather Material Now that you have a better understanding of how vegan leather is made and what the environmental impact is, let's look at the material and see how it feels, how it looks, and how it performs. 19:19 Conclusion If we compare a cheap animal hide that is pigment-dyed and vegan leather, we think the comparison is more even, and we may even prefer vegan leather because of its lower environmental impact. Fortunately, We're not in a position where we have to resort to cheap animal hides, so we just stick with quality animal-based leathers. Kering Environmental Loss and Protection Study: ://www.bomler.com/blog/how-to-source-sustainable-leather Higg Material Sustainability Index: www.bomler.com/blog/how-to-source-sustainable-leather 20:16 Outfit Rundown