Did you know that traditional polyester-based fake fur can have a major impact on the environment? The production process requires large amounts of fossil fuels and chemicals, which can lead to pollution.

Additionally, faux fur is not biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to break down in the environment, contributing to plastic pollution. Micro-plastics are also released during production and disposal, causing harm to marine life and potentially even to our health.

To address the environmental impact of traditional faux fur, sustainable material companies are developing new alternatives. One example is KOBA® Faux Fur, created exclusively by ECOPEL. KOBA® faux fur integrates DuPont™ Sorona fibers to offer a soft, versatile, and long-lasting fur alternative. It's made with up to 100% Sorona® fibers, which are made using a mixture of petrochemicals and renewable plant-based materials derived from corn, creating the first commercially available faux furs using bio-based ingredients.

What makes KOBA® faux fur sustainable? For one, it utilises a by-product from the bio-fuel industry, corn, to create a new, environmentally friendly fiber. This corn ingredient isn't taken from food sources, making it a responsible choice. Additionally, the resulting polyester faux fur is fully recyclable, offering circularity in fashion that helps reduce waste and promote sustainable practices.

By choosing sustainable fashion options like KOBA® faux fur, we can help reduce our impact on the environment.

Let's make a conscious effort to opt for environmentally friendly alternatives whenever possible and protect our planet for future generations.