evidence: What is vegan leather actually made from – is vegan leather plastic, and is it really a more sustainable option? The answer is that there are several options - many of them containing plastic in different forms. But remember that so does animal leather. Animal skins are often coated with plastic to keep it from biodegrading. Plus, plastic-free vegan leather does exist! Read on to find out more about different materials that vegan leather can be made from. [...] Vegan leather can indeed be durable. Material innovation has come a long way since the old days of faux leather that often got cracks and came apart after a brief period of use. Durability is among the factors that stands out about the new crop of resistant vegan leathers – as they are commonly created by companies whose main ethos is slow fashion, the idea is for them to be as long-lasting as possible. An example of this is pineapple leather Piñatex, which is known for its durability. Plus, let's bust a myth: animal leather breaks, too. Animal skin is not everlasting, and while some animal-based leather items can have a long life, others can end up with tears, holes and signs of wear.