Biophilica
Compostable, plastic-free leather alternative made from agricultural green waste.
Treekind® by Biophilica offers a patented, plastic-free, home-compostable leather alternative made from green waste, delivering high-performance, sustainable materials for packaging, fashion, footwear, and lifestyle brands.
Plastic-based leather and synthetics drive high emissions, pollution, and toxic chemical use
10%
total share of global CO₂ emissions derived from the fashion industry.
Leather and its synthetic alternatives (PU/PVC) have massive environmental impacts, emitting up to 110 kg CO₂e per m² and relying on petrochemicals and toxic chemicals. These materials are not compostable, contribute to plastic pollution, and consume significant water and energy. Brands urgently need scalable, plastic-free, sustainable alternatives to meet environmental and regulatory demands.
A plastic-free, compostable leather alternative made from green waste
Treekind® is a patented, plastic-free, home-compostable leather alternative made from green waste and plant-based binders. It matches the performance of leather and synthetic materials, works on existing PU infrastructure, and scales easily. Certified compostable and low-impact, Treekind® is ideal for fashion, accessories, and packaging, offering brands a truly sustainable, drop-in material solution.
Reduces emissions and water use while eliminating petrochemicals and plastic waste
99.99%
water use reduction compared to animal leather
Treekind® delivers major environmental and operational impact: up to 98% lower carbon emissions and 99.99% less water use than leather, with no petrochemicals or toxins. It runs on existing PU infrastructure, reducing switching costs, and enables brands to meet sustainability targets while maintaining performance, aesthetics, and scalability across fashion, accessories, and packaging.
Biophilica produces a plastic-free leather alternative for:
Fashion and apparelFootwearPackaging (luxury and sustainable packaging)Furniture and interiorsConsumer electronics casingAutomotive interiorsLifestyle and homeware productsThe benefits of Biophilica compostable leather-alternative
Treekind® enables brands to replace leather and synthetics with a high-performance, plastic-free, compostable material—without changing existing PU infrastructure. It helps meet sustainability goals, reduces environmental impact, aligns with consumer demand for ethical products, and offers a scalable, cost-competitive solution with premium aesthetics and proven technical performance.
Sandbox Program
Batch #12
HQ Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Sustainable Materials, Manufacturing, Fashion and Textile
Type of Solution
Hardware
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