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Banbū™

A plant-based material that’s ultra durable, sleek and made from the most renewable raw material on earth (yes, you guessed it—bamboo).

Material > Banbū

Banbū in Black

Banbū in Black

VHM-BLA-BLK

Banbū in Carob

Banbū in Carob

VHM-BLA-CRB

Banbū in Forest

Banbū in Forest

VHM-BLA-FOR

Banbū in Midnight

Banbū in Midnight

VHM-BLA-MID

Banbū in Caramel

Banbū in Caramel

VHM-BLA-CAR

Banbū in Stone

Banbū in Stone

VHM-BLA-STN

Banbū in Patina

Banbū in Patina

VHM-BLA-PAT

Banbū in Oat

Banbū in Oat

VHM-BLA-OAT

Feels

as buttery-soft and smooth as lambskin

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Looks

Clean, effortless, and sophisticated

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Loves

Car interiors, sleek shoes, slouchy styles, and other big ambitions

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Real World Results

How Banbū measures up:

83%

Plant Based

The Weight of
Cow Leather

250 Days

Rate of Biodegradation in a Landfill

The process

  1. Bamboo plants are harvested and cut into chips to create a soft, natural pulp.
  2. The fibers are gently extracted and spun into yarn.
  3. The yarn is woven into a plant-based material and treated with our plant-based topcoat.
Colors and textures of Banbū Leather
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Backed by climate science

By combining low-impact bamboo fibers with our plant-based, durable topcoat, we estimate a 5x carbon emission savings compared to cow leather.

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More to Love

Banbū is made from the most renewable material that’s non-toxic and naturally antimicrobial. Known for its strength and resilience, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. It can be harvested without destroying its root systems and needs relatively little water to grow.

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Banbu™

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Creating Banbū™ was a giant leap in our Design Lab. By the time one of these bags arrives on your doorstep, the bamboo we harvested to make it will have already grown back!

The Sac - Banbū Leather in Stone

Banbū Leather in Stone
$295 

The Shoulder Bag - Banbū Leather in Forest

Banbū Leather in Forest
$450 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Oat

Banbū Leather in Oat
$395 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū Leather in Caramel

Banbū Leather in Caramel
$195 

The Knotted Hobo - Banbū Leather in Carob

Banbū Leather in Carob
$450 

The Sac - Banbū Leather in Caramel

Banbū Leather in Caramel
$295 

The Shoulder Bag - Banbū Leather in Stone

Banbū Leather in Stone
$450 

The Shoulder Bag - Banbū Leather in Taupe

Banbū Leather in Taupe
$450 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Stone

Banbū Leather in Stone
$395 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Forest

Banbū Leather in Forest
$395 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Black

Banbū Leather in Black
$395 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Patina

Banbū Leather in Patina
$395 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū Leather in Black

Banbū Leather in Black
$195 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū Leather in Latte

Banbū Leather in Latte
$195 

The Car Interior - Driving Change With Banbū Leather

Driving Change With Banbū Leather
$29,995 

The Banbū Leather Candle -


$55 

The Car Interior - Driving Change With Banbū Leather

Driving Change With Banbū Leather
$29,995 

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Creating Banbū™ was a giant leap in our Design Lab. By the time one of these bags arrives on your doorstep, the bamboo we harvested to make it will have already grown back!

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Zipper tote sitting on Tesla passenger seat, both in Caramel Banbū Leather
Zipper tote sitting on Tesla passenger seat, both in Caramel Banbū Leather

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