Is Synthetic Leather Vegan? Can Vegans Use Synthetic Leather?
Synthetic Leather has been the go-to option for many vegans who want to own real leather-like stuff, such as shoes and bags. One of its key ingredients is polyester, which is given a leather texture and finish using dye, wax, polyurethane, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). But it’s been a subject of debate for some environmentalists, especially about waste disposal.