Microplastics in Textiles: The Hidden Pollution of Synthetic Materials

Microplastics in Textiles: The Hidden Pollution of Synthetic Materials

In the North Pacific, a massive plastic accumulation spanning over 1.6 million square kilometers has formed what is often called the “7th Continent.” While other garbage vortexes exist in oceans worldwide, this one is the largest, containing 80,000 tonnes of debris and microplastics. The root cause of this ecological disaster? Pollutants from land—and one of…

Understanding the Semantics Around “Leather” and “Leather Alternatives”

Understanding the Semantics Around “Leather” and “Leather Alternatives”

Let’s clarify the terminology because, honestly, the terms surrounding leather can be quite confusing. “Leather” and “Vegetable Leather” According to French Decree No. 2010-29 (January 8, 2010), which enforces Article L. 214-1 of the Consumer Code, the use of the term “leather” is restricted. It can only describe materials derived from animal skin that have…