Plant-based leather gains traction, but costs rise due to limited infra

Allen Solly, a brand under the Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail umbrella, has introduced a range of products made from materials like apple peels and cactus leaves in India. This move comes after growing demand for sustainable and cruelty-free fashion, a trend that’s seen significant growth in recent years.

However, local brands in India have been a step ahead and have already established various products using vegan leather.

The global vegan leather market size is projected to reach $204 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 11.4 per cent from 2023, according