Banofi Leather

Banofi Leather Materials that make you go BANANAS!! Sustainable leather made from banana crop waste!!

06/03/2026

What’s your favourite? 🩶

05/20/2026

Let the tools cook 🔧☘️

What actually makes a designer say yes to a next-gen material? Let’s find out 👀
05/14/2026

What actually makes a designer say yes to a next-gen material? Let’s find out 👀

05/02/2026

Rewriting the material blueprint with nature-derived technology ✨🧪

04/22/2026

Because for us, everyday is Earth Day 🌍🌱

04/16/2026

Our Natural Material Edition: An exploration of material in its purest state, where unaltered textures and surfaces carry the story of their origin 🌍

01/13/2026

Still soaking in Climate Week NYC 🥹🌍

We are honored to be a 2025 Young Champion of the Earth, and so grateful that documented our journey from behind-the-scenes moments to the big stages!!!

This film captures what it really takes to build: the nerves, the community, the pitch prep, and the hope.

Very special thank you to and !

🎥 Visit on YouTube to see the full documentary!

ClimateWeekNYC HyaPak BanofiLeather LÆRO ClimateAction ClimateSolutions

01/12/2026

Born from material science.
Built from agricultural waste.
Engineered to perform.
This isn’t leather. This is Banofi. 🌱

10/16/2025

Posted • What if waste could replace leather?

’s .biomaterials turns banana crop waste into a plant-based alternative that looks and feels like leather. It uses 95% less water and cuts emissions by 90%.

🎉 She’s one of the 2025 , she’s .

In partnership with

Posted • At heart, 28-year-old entrepreneur Jinali Mody () is a science whiz. Yet the founder of Banofi (), the creato...
07/02/2025

Posted • At heart, 28-year-old entrepreneur Jinali Mody () is a science whiz. Yet the founder of Banofi (), the creators of a plant-based alternative to leather of the same name that’s made using upcycled banana crop waste, is looking to make big moves in the fashion industry.

“I was always very sustainability minded,” says Mody during a recent visit to Mumbai shortly after winning the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025. “So, whenever I shopped, I always felt either massively guilty or I struggled to find alternatives. I wanted to make it easier for people to enjoy fashion, to express themselves, but without damaging the environment.”

Today, Mody has developed a range of accessories to show Banofi’s potential. There are structured, office-ready totes (Mody carries one herself), a fashion-forward angular sling bag, a rectangular, lipstick-red clutch, laptop cases, wallets and card holders, and plenty of office supplies, such as notebooks, pen holders, and desk organisers. Some have been embossed with a pebble finish or reptile-skin textures, others are smooth, but all of it looks, feels, and even smells like leather.

At the link in bio, chats with about Banofi’s surprisingly earthy and high-tech process, and why sustainability matters so much to her.

Address

New York, NY

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Banofi Leather posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category