Not all vegan leathers are the same.

Check the  Biomass content


What is Biomass Content?


Biomass refers to the amount of plant-based content present

in a specific product.

For fabrics, the biomass content is measured per 1 yard,
Green Continue's fabric has a maximum of 81% biomass content, which is higher compared to other companies.

Going forward, our ongoing development will contribute to creating 100% fully plant-based leather.

Not all vegan leathers are the same.

Check the  Biomass content 

What is Biomass Content?


Biomass refers to the amount of plant-based

content present  in a specific product.

 

For fabrics, the biomass content is measured

per 1 yard, Green Continue's fabric has

a maximum of 81% biomass content,

which is higher compared to other

companies.

 

Going forward, our ongoing development

will contribute to creating 100% fully plant-based leather.

Natural Leather

Has environmental burdens from using chromium heavy metals, greenhouse gas emissions and wastewater pollution from livestock rearing processes, includes issues of animal cruelty, and is highly priced.

Artificial Leather

Has eco-friendly issues from using harmful chemicals like PVC and carbon emissions, has problems with sustainability, and lacks durability. Growth is slowing due to increasing demand for carbon-neutral and eco-friendly materials.

Regenerated Leather

Refers to leather made by regenerating scraps from cutting natural leather. It is more durable than artificial leather and more eco-friendly than natural leather, but since it uses animal-based materials, it cannot be considered vegan leather.

GreenContinue Leather

A 0% animal-derived, vegan fabric made from domestic plant by-products. It contributes to the environment by preventing carbon emissions that would occur from discarding

by-products and upcycling them into materials. Additionally,

 

it can be used in various ways depending on the unique characteristics of the by-products.

Natural Leather

Has environmental burdens from using chromium heavy metals, greenhouse gas emissions and wastewater pollution from livestock rearing processes, includes issues of animal cruelty, and is highly priced.

Artificial Leather

Has eco-friendly issues from using harmful chemicals like PVC and carbon emissions, has problems with sustainability, and lacks durability. Growth is slowing due to increasing demand for carbon-neutral and eco-friendly materials.

Regenerated Leather

Refers to leather made by regenerating scraps from cutting natural leather. It is more durable than artificial leather and more eco-friendly than natural leather, but since it uses animal-based materials, it cannot be considered vegan leather.

GreenContinue Leather

A 0% animal-derived, vegan fabric made from domestic plant by-products. It contributes to the environment by preventing carbon emissions that would occur from discarding by-products and upcycling them into materials. Additionally,

 

it can be used in various ways depending on the unique characteristics of the by-products.

Physical Property Comparison of

Cactus Leather vs. Other Leathers


Physical Property Comparison of

Cactus Leather vs. Other Leathers

Standard (KS)
/
Lower grade is better (0–5)
Higher number is better
Higher grade is better (0–5)
Higher grade is better (0–5)
Higher grade is better (0–5)
Natural
Cow Leather
VS
GREENCONTINUE's
Cactus Leather
1mm
Thickness
(±0.1mm)
1mm
Grade 1Abrasion
Resistance
Grade 1
21Tear
Strength
37
Grade 3Rubbing
Fastness
Grade 5
Grade 3
Light &
Sweat
Fastness
Grade 5
Grade 2
Light
Fastness
Grade 4 or higher
Compared to Natural Cow Leather
/
Same grade
76% higher
2 grades higher (max grade)
2 grades higher (max grade)
2 grades higher 

Standard (KS)
/
Lower grade is better (0–5)
Higher number is better
Higher grade is better (0–5)
Higher grade is better (0–5)
Higher grade is better (0–5)
Synthetic LeatherVS
GREENCONTINUE's
Cactus Leather
1mm
Thickness
(±0.1mm)
1mm
Grade 2Abrasion
Resistance
Grade 1
11Tensile
Strength
14
Grade 4Rubbing
Fastness
Grade 5
Grade 4
Light &
Sweat
Fastness
Grade 5
Grade 4 or higher
Light
Fastness
Grade 4 or higher
Compared to Synthetic Leather
/
1 grades higher (max grade)
27.27% higher
1 grades higher (max grade)
1 grades higher (max grade)
Same grade

GREEN CONTINUE Plant-Based Leather Process


01

Agricultural By-product Collection



By-product Selection

Annual By-product Collection

02

Special Immersion
& Component Exploration

Immersion under Special Conditions

Component Exploration Technology
through Dissolution & Analysis

03

Cutting & Limited Temperature Drying

Natural & Special Drying Techniques

Temperature Control Technology for Optimal Component Exploration

04

5-Stage Precision Grinding



Five-Stage Precision Grinding Technology

05

Material Extraction for Material Processing

Material Extraction Development Technology for Cost-Saving and Component Adjustment

06

Eco-Friendly Leatherization Material


Eco-Friendly Leatherization Material

GREEN CONTINUE

Plant-Based Leather Process

01

Agricultura
By-product
 Collection

By-product Selection Annual By-product Collection

02

Special Immersion
& Component Exploration

Immersion under Special Conditions

Component Exploration Technology
through Dissolution & Analysis

03

Cutting & Limited Temperature Drying


Natural & Special Drying Techniques

Temperature Control Technology for Optimal Component Exploration

04

5-Stage Precision Grinding



Five-Stage Precision Grinding Technology

05

Material Extraction for Material Processing

Material Extraction Development Technology for Cost-Saving and Component Adjustment

06

Eco-Friendly Leatherization Material


Eco-Friendly Leatherization Material

GREEN CONTINUE Plant-Based Leather Fabric

01 
Can be produced to match desired fabric thickness and color by customers.
02 

Can reduce the 7.2 billion animals slaughtered annually

for leather production by substituting with plant-based leather fabric.

03 

Combined with the tenacious vitality of cactus, it is resistant to moisture and water,

as well as wear and tear, allowing it to substitute regular leather.

04 
Any type of product can be provided through customization
to suit its intended use.

GREEN CONTINUE

Plant-Based Leather Fabric

01

Can be produced to match desired

fabric thickness and color by

customers.

02

Can reduce the 7.2 billion animals

slaughtered annually for leather

production by substituting with

plant-based leather fabric.

03

Combined with the tenacious vitality of cactus, it is resistant to moisture

and water, as well as wear and tear,

allowing it to substitute regular

leather.

04

Any type of product can be provided

through customization to suit its 

intended use.



Characteristics of
Cactus Leather


Green Continue uses by-products

discarded from domestic cactus farms.

Cactus leaves regenerate as a resource
after 6 months.

It is a pure eco-friendly resource
cultivated without pesticides.

(Limited to some fabrics)

It biodegrades naturally in soil

with in 5 years.

Resistant to moisture and water,

it has an average life span 5 years

longer than existing animal leather.

Utilizing by-products generates

additional in come for farm owners.

A 33,000 m² cactus farm has
a carbon dioxide absorption effect
of 7,000kg.


 
Characteristics of
Citrus Peel Leather


We collect and reuse citrus peels discarded in Korea to produce fabric.

As long as citrus is cultivated,

the peels can be continually used

as a resource.

No harmful chemicals are used

in the cellulose extraction process

from citrus peels.

(Limited to some fabrics)

It biodegrades in regular soil 

with in 5 years.

Has a similar sheen and texture
to natural leather.

Utilizing by-products generates

additional in come for farm owners.

Reusing citrus peels helps reduce

carbon emissions.



Characteristics of
Cactus Leather


Green Continue uses

by-products discarded

from domestic cactus farms.

Cactus leaves regenerate as
a resource after 6 months.

It is a pure eco-friendly
resource cultivated without
pesticides.

(Limited to some fabrics)

It biodegrades naturally in soil

with in 5 years.

Resistant to moisture and water,

it has an average life span

5 years longer than existing

animal leather.

Utilizing by-products generates

additional in come for farm

owners.

A 33,000 m² cactus farm has
a carbon dioxide absorption

effect of 7,000kg.



Characteristics of
Citrus Peel Leather



We collect and reuse citrus

peels discarded in Korea

to produce fabric.

As long as citrus is cultivated,

the peels can be continually

used as a resource.


No harmful chemicals are used

in the cellulose extraction

process from citrus peels.


(Limited to some fabrics)

It biodegrades in regular soil 

with in 5 years.



Has a similar sheen and texture
to natural leather.

Utilizing by-products generates

additional in come for farm

owners.



Reusing citrus peels helps

reduce carbon emissions.

What is Cellulose?



CELLULOSE POLYMER


This word, called "fibrous" in Korean, refers to a compound where hundreds to thousands of D-glucose unit bodies are linked by glycoside bonds.


Cellulose is particularly abundant in green plants and is considered the most abundant organic compound on Earth.


As it is fibrous, it is mainly used in the production of cardboard and paper. Green Continue is upcycling this fibrous extract into new materials.


What is Cellulose?


CELLULOSE POLYMER

This word, called "fibrous" in Korean,

refers to a compound where hundreds to

thousands of D-glucose unit bodies are

linked by glycoside bonds.


Cellulose is particularly abundant in

green plants and is considered the most

abundant organic compound on Earth.


As it is fibrous, it is mainly used in the

production of cardboard and paper.

Green Continue is upcycling this

fibrous extract into new materials.

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