High-performance materials that don't cost the Earth
Banofi creates next-gen materials to replace leather and plastics that deliver uncompromising performance while respecting the planet.
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The Problem
Behind every traditional leather product is a supply chain built on pollution and resource extraction.
Leather comes from animal hides, linked to livestock farming, a major source of methane. Its production has a high environmental cost in water, land use, and toxic waste. Vegan leather often uses fossil fuel plastics, posing more challenges. In fashion, raw material production is the largest source of emissions, making material choices crucial for reducing the industry's footprint.
100kg CO₂ per bag
Emissions from producing a single leather handbag
Comparable to charging 100 phones daily for an entire year.
10,000s in litres used
Water consumed in processing one cowhide
Enough to meet the daily needs of 9,000 people.
95% chrome tanned
Leather production is reliant on chromium-based treatment
Resulting in widespread contamination of rivers and ecosystems.
The Solution
So, we’re changing what materials are fundamentally made of with a leather-like material which is made with over 95% plants.
93%
Less water use*
97%
Carbon emission reduction*
0
Waste water*
*compared to conventional materials
Raw materials for rigor and responsibility
Our raw materials are sourced with a deep commitment to high performance, durability, and nature-based innovation, while prioritizing social and environmental responsibility, uplifiting local agricultural communities.
Cellulose
Fillers
Natural rubber
Plant-based oil
Cellulose
Fillers
Natural rubber
Plant-based oil
Our process
Cellulose isolation by delignification
Built to Perform
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High-tech Production
We combine artisanal, handmade craftsmanship with high-precision, high-tech processes, producing each sheet with meticulous care. Each sheet measures 7.5 sq ft (≈0.7 m²), while ensuring quality, and durability.
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Multi-parameter Testing
Our leather undergoes rigorous testing to ensure premium quality and durability, including tensile strength, tear resistance, flexing cycles, abrasion, water resistance, colorfastness, and surface finish tests.
Our material
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Protective top coat
02
Composite mixture
03
Bio adhesives
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Backing
Thickness
We can modulate material thicknesses.
Backing
Can be customized as per requirements
Colours
Standard colours available and can be purchased from stock with MOQ of 10 panels. Custom colours can be created as per hex code/ pantone with MOQ of 50 panels.
Texture
Standard textures availale. If MOQ of 1000 meters custom textures available.
Finish
Matte, gloss, semi-gloss and more are possible.
Size
39 inches x 27 inches (7.5 sq ft)
