Veg tanned was invented around 6000 BCE. It is known as the most traditional and the oldest method for tanning leather. It was developed by the Sumerians using various methods.

Vegan leather is meant to be an effective way of helping the environment by using non-animal products.

However, the production process uses petroleum-based materials, which are harmful to the environment. You will often hear it referred to as PVC (poly vinyl chloride) and PU (polyurethane) which are plastic materials. Both release dangerous toxins and are considered the most environmentally damaging type of plastic. These process practices contribute to the ongoing challenge of climate change and global warming.

The process of using pineapple for leather started in Spain, the U.K, and the Philippines in the 1990s. Pineapple agriculture creates a lot of waste, and only the fruit can be sold, so the leaves are unnecessary to the farmers. Just as cowhides are recycled to reduce waste, this is the same idea behind pineapple leather.