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        Biophilica, a UK-based developer of vegan leather material from green waste, has partnered with Sappi North America, a producer of diversified paper, packaging products, and pulp, to introduce Treekind, a 100% plastic-free version of the leather alternative made from leaves.
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        Treekind uses Sappi&rsquo;s leather grain textured release papers, with plans by Biophilica to explore other Sappi finishes and textures, such as glossy and matte, for potential expansion into a premium line of goods.
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         Treekind is claimed to be one of the only plastic-free leather alternatives that is 100% bio-based and home-compostable. Biophilica has been working with Sappi North America since 2022 to apply Sappi's Ultracast Viva release paper to replace the plastic coating commonly used in vegan leather, giving the material a realistic look and feel.
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 <p>UK vegan leather developer Biophilica is collaborating with paper, packaging and pulp producer Sappi North America to launch Treekind, a completely plastic-free leather alternative made from leaf waste. This innovation uses Sappi's leather grain textured release papers.</p>
 <p>Furthermore, Biophilica plans to investigate additional finishes and textures provided by Sappi, including glossy and matte. This could potentially lead to the development of a premium product range.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Treekind is claimed to be one of the only plastic-free leather alternatives that is 100% bio-based and home-compostable. Biophilica has been working with Sappi North America since 2022 to apply Sappi's Ultracast Viva release paper to replace the plastic coating commonly used in vegan leather, giving the material a realistic look and feel.</p>

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Biophilica partners with Sappi North America to launch plastic-free leather alternative