Rais Case's Vida Bag Uses Leaf Fibers Sourced from Dole Philippines Farms
Laura McQuarrie — April 23, 2024 — Eco
References: raiscase & vegconomist
Piñatex, the vegan leather alternative made from pineapple leaf fibers, has been used to create everything from sneakers to smartwatch straps, and Rais Case teamed up with Dole and Ananas Anam (the creator of Piñatex) to debut the limited-edition Vida Bag.
The Piñatex x Rais Case Vida Bag Inspired by Dole makes the most of pineapple leaf fibers from the Dole Philippines farms, and its sustainable, versatile design can be sported as a crossbody, fanny pack or clutch. Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Dole Packaged Foods, Americas, Orzse Hodi, says "For every ton of pineapples harvested, three tons of pineapple leaves are discarded."
This multifunctional accessory has an eye-catching color and sheen, and it gives purpose to an abundant material.
The Piñatex x Rais Case Vida Bag Inspired by Dole makes the most of pineapple leaf fibers from the Dole Philippines farms, and its sustainable, versatile design can be sported as a crossbody, fanny pack or clutch. Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Dole Packaged Foods, Americas, Orzse Hodi, says "For every ton of pineapples harvested, three tons of pineapple leaves are discarded."
This multifunctional accessory has an eye-catching color and sheen, and it gives purpose to an abundant material.
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