Engineers have created an environmentally friendly leather alternative made from silk. The material can be printed into different patterns and textures, has similar physical properties to real leather ...

While the material is mushroom-based, MycoWorks creates its rigid patented material by engineering mycelium cells as they grow into 3-D structures that intertwine themselves so densely, it makes a ...

Explore the authentic appeal of leather, understanding its advantages, cost dynamics against faux alternatives and the considerations that influence its value. As we navigate this world, balancing ...

Leather is an ever growing multi-billion dollar industry requiring more than 3.8 billion bovine animals - equal to one for every two people on earth - to sustain production each year. And while the ...

The photographs of lab-grown leather recently on view in the Pratt Photography Gallery ranged from delicate brown gradients to deep tawny tones, some with richly textural surfaces reminiscent of ...

A leather coat is growing in Brooklyn. Or something like it. “We’re able to make fully biological, real leather without killing animals.” With a new investment of $40 million, Modern Meadow, a ...

Leather furniture costs a pretty penny, but if you spot and remove stains promptly, it can stay beautiful for many years.

Sofas are big-ticket items and, chosen wisely, can bring you joy for about seven to 10 years. But the great sofa debate of fabric versus leather is a hot topic for good reason – it’s not an easy ...

Secretlab currently has three different materials to choose from: their NEO Hybrid Leatherette, SoftWeave Plus Fabric, and NAPA Leather. There's no true "best" option when it comes to Secretlab's ...