Fashion Innovative - Mirum A Biodegradable Vegan Leather
Our idea of what vegan and plant-based fashion looks like is changing and it’s changing faster than you think. New fabrics like Mirum are changing the way we think about fashion it’s exciting and innovation is key. Brands like Felder Felder, Camper, Brave Gentleman, All Birds, Bellroy, Melina Butchar, Segan and Stella McCartney use Mirum in their collection.
What is Mirum?
Natural Fiber Welding developed Mirum the plant-based, biodegradable vegan leather made from agricultural waste and virgin natural materials. It’s a durable material created by bonding together natural composites and can decompose naturally. Mirum is made using a closed-loop system that does not use any petroleum-based plastics and produces no waste. Its raw materials are natural, biodegradable polymers, and the finished product is not coated in polyurethane, making it a high-quality, sustainable design option.
"Mirum is the first plant-based material that doesn't rely on plastic resins, glues, or coatings. We've engineered a high-performance material using nothing but the strength and diversity of plant-based polymers," said Luke Haverhals, Founder of NFW who produces Mirum. "We believe that renewable resources give us everything we need to sustain life on earth and live fully – with beautiful consumer products that enhance our lives and our wellbeing. We're excited to be partnering with a brand that shares this ethos and embodies it in full."
Mirum is a completely plastic-free material made from natural ingredients like rubber, plant oils, and agricultural byproducts like rice hulls and citrus peels. Rice hulls, which are a common agricultural waste product, are used in the production of Mirum. This material does not contain any petroleum-based ingredients and does not require tanning, making it a low-carbon option.
For a long time, fashion companies have prioritized traditional methods and cost over the environment by using unsustainable synthetic materials and animal leather. We have options that work.