Why “vegan leather” isn’t the sustainable story you’ve been sold.
Sustainability isn’t just about what we make, it’s about what we leave behind.
In an era of greenwashing, “vegan leather” has been packaged as progress. But beneath the branding lies a material built on fossil fuels, microplastics, and disposability. This is a closer look at what we’re really choosing when we choose plastic over leather.
VEGAN LEATHER
REAL LEATHER
- Full-grain for strength and longevity.
- Organic tannins for cleaner processing.
- Natural finishes that allow leather to breathe, wear in, and be repaired.
Designed to Last. Meant to Be Repaired.
Real leather’s greatest strength isn’t just how it begins — it’s how it endures. With care, attention, and the right hands, leather can live many lives, growing richer in character with every repair rather than ending up in a landfill.
At BED|STÜ, we believe longevity is a responsibility, not a promise. That’s why we built a repair program to keep your pieces in use, in rotation, and out of waste streams — extending their story instead of cutting it short.
Because sustainability looks like keeping what you already love.
