Vegan leather is a common material in the fashion industry, but BM Leather has been created by designer Mi Zhou as a new environmentally conscious material that could transform the market. Created for Stella McCartney, the material is a 100% environmentally friendly, chemical-free and animal-friendly product that's made from beer mash, which is a byproduct of the beer brewing process. The material is inherently natural, helps divert components that are otherwise waste and will actually help to fertilize the earth after disposal for a closed loop final product.
The BM Leather material is capable of being dyed an array of different colors and could be used for make a wide array of fashion products. The material speaks to an increased demand for sustainable fashion products as consumers become more aware of the industry's effect on the environment.
Beer Mash-Made Leather
BM Leather by Mi Zhou is Crafted from Beer Brewing Byproducts
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - BM Leather creates an opportunity for the fashion industry to cater to an audience that prioritizes sustainability and eco-friendliness.
2. Circular Economy - BM Leather's ability to fertilize the earth after disposal opens up opportunities for industries to adopt a closed loop process and reduce waste.
3. Upcycling - BM Leather is made from a byproduct of the beer brewing process, providing an opportunity for companies to explore ways to repurpose waste materials in innovative and profitable ways.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - BM Leather has the potential to disrupt the traditional leather industry and create a market for sustainable and animal-friendly materials.
2. Brewing - The BM Leather material provides an opportunity for breweries to explore new revenue streams through repurposing their byproducts.
3. Agriculture - The ability of BM Leather to fertilize the earth after disposal creates opportunities for the agriculture industry to reduce their waste and adopt a circular process.