The self-dyeing vegan, plastic-free leather is a step forward in the quest for more sustainable fashion. (Illustrative). (photo credit: INGIMAGE) Vegans won’t eat anything from a living creature ...

Researchers have genetically engineered bacteria to grow animal- and plastic-free leather that dyes itself. Researchers at Imperial College London have genetically engineered bacteria to grow ...

There are also special fabric dyes for leather and suede. If you try to use dye that isn't specifically formulated for the material you’re using, the dye may not adhere properly, resulting in ...

Inventing a new, faster way to produce sustainable, self-dyed leather alternatives is a major achievement for synthetic biology and sustainable fashion.Professor Tom Ellis Synthetic chemical dyeing is ...