PiñatexTM production will bring new income opportunities for pineapple harvest farmers in developing countries, with the initial development stage taking place in the Philippines

We’re not insensitive to the frequent commentary on both news and social media by animal rights activists against viewing animals as commodities. With those feelings in mind, this discovery of Ananas Anam, a not for profit organization that is developing leather-like textiles using natural fibers that are the by-product of the pineapple harvest, is an exciting one.

I’ll definitely be on the look out for Pinatex products and hope our readers will as well!

ananas- anam – new materials for a new world

OUR SOCIAL IMPACT

Ananas Anam supports pineapple-farming communities in the Philippines. We are developing a new industry that will enhance the social network in rural areas as farmers will be able to sell fibres as a commercial and viable proposition.

Furthermore, the farming communities will benefit from the potential output of natural fertilizer/biogas which is the by-product of fibre extraction.

Other pineapple-growing developing countries will join the Philippines in the production of Piñatex, which will support local economies and strengthen their exports.

NAE Vegan, whose acronym means No Animal Exploitation, is a sustainable brand based in Portugal. Specialised in the making of shoes, NAE meets the challenge of producing vegan shoes. Since its launch in 2008, NAE has developed a wide range of ethical shoes by exploring different materials from cork to ecological microfibers. When they got to know Piñatex, NAE Vegan enjoyed designing with our natural textile, which will be present in their next collection.

Recently showcased at the Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin, a pre-event of the expected Berlin Fashion Week, NAE Vegan showcased several Piñatex shoes like these models of black biker boots and sneakers. The collection is black, urban and unisex, totally inspired by the latest trends.

Read more on the ananas-anam website and blog.