Circular A2Z: P is for Pinatex

Let fashion made from pineapple leaves instead of plastic or animal leather! That’s the vision behind Piñatex, a game-changing material that turns agricultural waste into sustainable textiles—proving that style and sustainability can go hand in hand.


Developed by Dr Carmen Hijosa, Piñatex repurposes discarded pineapple leaf fibers—a byproduct of the fruit industry—into a durable, plant-based alternative to leather. By giving new life to waste materials, it’s closing the loop in fashion and design.


💚 𝘜𝘱𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦
– No extra land, water, or pesticides are needed to grow new materials.

💚 𝘝𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘯 & 𝘓𝘰𝘸-𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵
– A cruelty-free, plastic-free alternative to traditional leather.

💚 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴
– Provides additional income for pineapple farmers while reducing waste.

💚 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 & 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦
– Used by global fashion, footwear, and furniture brands, from Hugo Boss to Nike.


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The fashion industry has long been criticized for waste, pollution, and unethical sourcing. Piñatex offers a regenerative solution, proving that sustainable materials can be both ethical and innovative—without compromising on quality or style.

Would you choose a bag, shoes, or jacket made from pineapple leaves? 🍍♻️ Let’s reimagine fashion with materials that give back to the planet.

Video credits to : ReTV.org

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