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Plant Based Leather
FOR PREMIUM BRANDED PRODUCTS
exclusive Plant-Based Leather
FOR PREMIUM BRANDED PRODUCTS
exclusive Plant-Based Leather
A next-generation material for brands looking beyond conventional leather and plastic-based alternatives.
Luxury no longer needs to come at the expense of the planet. As businesses rethink the materials they use for promotional merchandise, retail collections and premium packaging, plant-based leather is becoming one of the most exciting innovations available.
At Bags of Ethics, we are thrilled to offer exclusively to our customers a patented leather-like material made from renewable plant resources. Designed for luxury packaging, stationery, travel accessories and lifestyle products, our plant-based leather combines premium aesthetics with responsible manufacturing, allowing brands to create products that tell a meaningful sustainability story.
What is Plant-Based Leather?
Plant-based leather is an innovative material designed to recreate the appearance and feel of traditional leather while incorporating renewable plant-derived ingredients. Unlike many materials sold simply as "vegan leather", which are often made primarily from polyurethane (PU) or PVC, plant-based leather aims to increase the proportion of renewable materials and reduce dependence on fossil-fuel based plastics.
Today, many plant-based materials still use some synthetic components to achieve durability and performance, but innovation is rapidly increasing the renewable content of these next-generation materials.
Around the world, innovators are developing leather alternatives using materials such as:
- rice waste
- apple waste
- grape waste
- cactus
- cork
- pineapple leaves
- mushroom mycelium
- bamboo fibres
Each material offers different characteristics depending on the intended application.
WHY WE DEVELOPED A Plant-Based Leather?
For more than 25 years, Bags of Ethics has helped brands replace single-use products with reusable alternatives. Our next challenge was clear, and following the inspiration of our chairman,, Dr R. Sri Ram, our research team explored agricultural by-products that could be transformed into a beautiful, functional material suitable for premium branded products. By giving agricultural waste a second life, we help transform an underutilised resource into a premium material suitable for modern product design.
Every year, millions of tonnes of rice by-products are generated around the world.
Rather than viewing these materials as waste, they can become part of a more circular manufacturing system.
Our rice-based leather has been developed to create a smooth, soft-touch finish suitable for a wide variety of premium accessories.
The result is a material that delivers:
- a sophisticated leather-like appearance
- excellent printability
- embossing possibilities
- attractive texture
- versatility across many product categories
It demonstrates how agricultural innovation and responsible manufacturing can work together to create materials for the future.
Designed for Premium Brands
Our plant-based leather has been developed specifically for brands that want sustainability without compromising presentation. Popular applications include:
Corporate Gifting
Premium notebooks
Conference folders
Passport holders
Luggage tags
Desk accessories
Gift sets
Retail Collections
Wallets
Purses
Card holders
Cosmetic bags
Travel accessories
Fashion accessories
Home accessories
Luxury Packaging
Gift boxes
Jewellery packaging
Luxury sleeves
Bottle packaging
Invitation wallets
FAQs
Plant-based leather real leather?
No. Plant-based leather is an alternative material inspired by the appearance and feel of leather but made using renewable plant-derived ingredients rather than animal hides.
IsIs plant-based leather the same as vegan leather?
Vegan leather means a material contains no animal products.
Many vegan leathers are primarily made from PU or PVC.
Plant-based leather incorporates renewable plant-derived materials and aims to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel based plastics.
How does plant-based leather compare to genuine leather and PU leather?
Can Bags of Ethics Rice Leather be customised?
Yes. We can emboss, print, foil block and manufacture bespoke products to your specifications. We can even match the plant-based leather to your pantone (MOQS apply)
Is it suitable for luxury brands?
Yes. Our material has been developed for premium applications where appearance, texture and branding are important.
Will the rice plant-based leather peel or crack?
While conventional PU vegan leathers rely on a thin surface film over a woven base, our rice leather's structure is thermally bonded, which means it does not peel or delaminate under normal use conditions.
Why Brands Choose Bags of Ethics?
Choosing a material is only part of the journey. Brands also want confidence in how products are made. With Bags of Ethics, you benefit from:
- over 25 years of manufacturing experience
- a wholly owned factory
- responsible supply chain management
- award-winning design support
- bespoke product development
- low minimum order quantities on selected products
- international delivery
- trusted by leading global brands
Our mission has always been to help businesses create products that people value, keep and reuse.
Our plant-based leather is another step in that journey.
Designed for Premium Brands
Innovation starts with asking better questions.
If your business is looking for an alternative to conventional leather or plastic-based materials, we’d love to explore what’s possible together.
Our designers and material specialists can help you develop bespoke products that combine exceptional design, responsible manufacturing and meaningful storytelling.
Tell us about your project
Our Services
These are just a few of the ways that our team of experts can help you achieve a high quality result that fits within your budget and time constraints.
Video Consultation
Get expert advice on how to bring your brand’s ideas to life.
Dedicated Account Manager
A single contact to follow your project from A to Z
Artworking & Creative
Short on ideas? Our creative team can share trend insights & create print-ready artwork.
Colour Matching
We can dye to any Pantone colour, including special finishes.
Fabric Sourcing & Trim
Upcycled, recycled, organic or Fairtrade. You name it, we source it.
Labelling & Fulfilment
Labelling, Fulfilment & Delivery
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Wide range of products
We offer a huge range of custom branded and fully customisable products. From every variation of reusable bag you can imagine, to leather goods, household items, sweatshirts and t-shirts – just to name a few. Talk to our team today about your project and how we can help bring your brand vision to life.
A SEALED
Supply Chain
All our products are made in our own factory in Pondicherry, India, ensuring transparency across the supply chain—from raw materials to cutting, printing, stitching, and packing. Why sealed? Protecting our clients' work and trust is crucial. We understand the need for a collaborative, reliable partner to manage the supply chain from concept to launch. By owning and controlling the process, we seal it.
Our 80%+ female workforce, with an average service of 10+ years, means everything to us. We've received awards for sustainable textile production, water management, energy use, and conservation efforts. We always think long-term, as that’s what families do.
Transparency & Trust
At Bags of Ethics, transparency is integral to our operations. We provide complete visibility throughout the entire manufacturing process. From sourcing raw materials to the final touches, you can trust that your products are made with care, responsibility, and consideration.
Our commitment to transparency includes:
- Farmer Prosperity: Working with communities who grown our raw materials, to ensure regularity of income, assisting with certification processes, and building long term partnerships.
- Factory Conditions: Maintaining high standards of safety, fairness, and wellbeing for all our factory workers, ensuring a positive work environment.
- Freight: Overseeing the efficient transportation of materials and finished products, minimising environmental impact, and informing clients on better options for their critical paths.
- Communication:: Keeping open lines of communication with our partners and clients, providing regular updates and insights into every step of the production process.
Our Products are
Beautifully designed
to be treasured
Designed to
be reused
5000+ times
Produced using mostly* certified organic, upcycled, recycled or deadstock material
Manufactured in a
sealed supply chain
Manufactured in a sealed supply chain
*97% of our work is compostable.
Join the Movement
When you choose Bags of Ethics, you’re not just selecting a PRODUCT, you’re making a STATEMENT. A statement of QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, & RESPONSIBILITY. Let's design something EXCEPTIONAL together.