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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

Tesla Model S Plaid with custom Banbū Leather interior Woman sitting against sun-drenched background wearing ballet flats and carrying a circle bag

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
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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.

Attribute Real
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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 Ballet Flat - Banbū in Caramel

The Ballet Flat

Banbū in Caramel
$295 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū in Black

The Ballet Flat

Banbū in Black
$295 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū in Latte

The Ballet Flat

Banbū in Latte
$295 

The Car Interior - Banbū in Caramel

The Car Interior

Banbū in Caramel
$29,995 

The Banbū Candle - In Banbū Leather

The Banbū Candle

In Banbū Leather
$55 

The Car Interior - Banbū in Serrano

The Car Interior

Banbū in Serrano
$29,995 

Driving Glove - Banbū in Sage

Driving Glove

Banbū in Sage
$300 

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf - Soft Leaf in Black

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf

Soft Leaf in Black
$395 

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf - Soft Leaf in Ash

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf

Soft Leaf in Ash
$395 

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf - Soft Leaf in Mocha

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf

Soft Leaf in Mocha
$395 

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf - Soft Leaf in Umber

The Tech Backpack in Soft Leaf

Soft Leaf in Umber
$395 

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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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