Exclusive: Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

Confession time: My household owns two cars, one with leather and one with “leather.” The former feels amazing, the latter … well, let’s just say it’s not fooling anyone. Based on the samples currently sitting on my desk, leather alternatives don’t have to feel so artificial or be so harsh on the environment.  Most fake leathers are made using plastics derived from fossil fuels. The samples from Uncaged Innovations, though, are made mostly using…

Exclusive: Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

Uncaged Innovations is working with Hyundai to develop alternatives to leather with a fraction of the environmental impact.

Hyundai Partners with Uncaged for Plant-Based Leather in Cars

In the competitive world of automotive interiors, where luxury and sustainability increasingly intersect, Hyundai Motor Co. is pushing boundaries by partnering with a New York-based startup to revolutionize leather alternatives. The collaboration focuses on developing plant-based materials that mimic the look, feel, and even the distinctive scent of traditional leather, all while slashing the environmental footprint associated with animal-derive…