The Uptide

The Uptide

The Uptide is a publication where we hold and promote conversations on the intersection of tech, business and sustainability.
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Material Guide

What is PU Leather: Synthetic Vegan Leather Explained

With the appetite for more environmentally friendly fashion on the rise [https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/sustainability/our-insights/style-thats-sustainable-a-new-fast-fashion-formula] , and companies attempting to meet it, vegan replacements are becoming increasingly popular. However, the big question is, are vegan-leather alternatives better for the environment than real leather? More often than not,
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