Is Leather vegan?
Not vegan
Leather is animal skin. Not vegan.
What it is
Tanned hide of cows, pigs, sheep, snakes, alligators or other animals.
Why not vegan
It is the skin of a killed animal. Leather is a significant economic driver of the meat industry.
Where you'll find it
- Shoes, bags, belts, wallets
- Furniture
- Car interiors
- Watch straps
- Book covers
Vegan alternatives
- Mushroom leather (Mylo)
- Apple leather
- Cactus leather (Desserto)
- Piñatex (pineapple)
- Recycled rubber
- PU vegan leather (less eco)
FAQ
- Is leather a byproduct?
- No — hides are a profitable co-product that subsidizes meat. Buying leather funds slaughter.