Tômtex offers a plastic-free and 100% naturally biodegradable alternative to synthetic and animal leathers. The material alternative is made from chitosan, a derivative of the biopolymer–a type of polymer produced by natural sources–chitin. The company works with Vietnam-based suppliers to gather seashell and mushroom waste from which to extract the chitosan biopolymer. Tômtex collaborated with New York-based fashion designer Peter Do to create two looks for his Spring Summer 2023 collection at New York Fashion Week. Animal leather production means more greenhouse gas emissions.
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