The vegan collection is created with two sustainable plant-based options:
-  highly sustainable and environmentally friendly cactus-based material Desserto®, manufactured in Mexico (you can read more here)
- corn leather made in Italy, a combination of organic plant material and PU (you can read more here)

Production of the most common animal leather - cow skin leather has one of the largest greenhouse gas footprints of any material and creates environmental damage such as deforestation, overuse of water, and heavy use of chemicals during tanning making it non-biodegradable, etc.

All animal skin is a highly valuable by-product of the meat and dairy industry, which treats thinking and feeling animals like objects. This industry causes animals unimaginable suffering, pollutes land and water, and damages human health.

So when we buy leather alternatives, we help shift profits from slaughterhouses to animal- and earth-friendly initiatives.

Because leather seems to be one of the most durable, high-quality materials for autumn/winter collections, Alohas cooperates with certified sustainable suppliers approved by the Leather Working Group (the world's largest organisation that audits leather supply chains and certifies those that meet strict sustainability standards; (you can read more here). Choosing the right suppliers is critical to ensure that the best environmental practices are not compromised.