Last Updated on December 5, 2022 by James Matthews
If you or anyone you know is really into healthy living and drinking, you may have heard of kombucha. Generally referred to as tea, some say that it is a lifesaver and for others, it is just downright bizarre. There is a large number of people who think that kombucha can change someone’s life and heal too. Among those who like tea and focus to live a healthy life, kombucha has become their popular drink.
Did you know that there is kombucha leather? The process that is used to create the popular fermented tea, is used to create a new cutting-edge material that could be used to make clothes, bags, and accessories, which changes industries and helps the planet. Is it too good to be true? More importantly, is it too weird to be true?
Yes, kombucha leather does exist. How does it work? Why is it so promising? And what is next for its future? Before we discuss we need to clarify how it is made, how it works, and why it has become popular.
Kombucha has been around for, over 2,000 years, and was first created in China before spreading to Japan, Russia, and Europe in the early 20th century. Over the last few decades, it has taken on a new life in the United States and all over the world, billed as a health and energy drink that is good for your body and mind. There hasn’t been much medical evidence to prove the claims that kombucha is good for you but some have stated that it can cure hair loss, AIDS, cancer, and much more. Others say that ingesting it, can improve your immune system, lower your high blood pressure, cure heart disease and help with other debilitating and life-ending problems.
Kombucha is crafted by combining yeast, sugar, and black tea. The ingredients are mixed and then set aside for a week or more. The process begins with acid and bacteria forming in the drink, as well as a tiny amount of alcohol. This fermentation process is the same as how yogurt is derived from milk.
The bacterias and acids form a film on top of the liquid, referred to as SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast). The drink has an ample amount of vitamin B in it.
The SCOBY can also be used in creating a leather-like material that is quickly taking the fashion industry by storm. Scientists around the world are using the same process that creates kombucha to make this leather that is good for the planet and animals too. It also has possibilities that have yet to be truly discovered. There are many exciting and promising directions kombucha leather can go in.
What makes the idea of kombucha leather special? Firstly, it is good for animals and the planet. The leather is made from the skin or hide of animals, which is a process that millions are opposed to because it involves the killing of animals. With kombucha leather, the animals can live, and the entire wasteful process of creating leather is also improved. Factories spewing deadly toxins into the air would be obsolete if kombucha leather became popular.
The scientific and cutting-edge ways that kombucha leather is made, is one of the other most appealing things about it. Kombucha leather is not harvested, it is grown. Imagine if you could grow your leather, and create patches for your jacket or wallet, or even shoes. That isn’t out of the realm of possibility thanks to kombucha leather. The leather can be grown at your convenience. There is a chance that a day will come when you can repair your clothes or make brand-new accessories by simply using a kombucha leather kit.
Aside from clothing that could be created with kombucha leather, grocery bags, diapers, tampons, and much more could be crafted. It could be used to create artificial skin which would be given to patients in hospitals who suffered critical wounds. The process behind kombucha leather could truly change and save lives.
The fibers that create this leather are strong and thin, often stronger than other materials in the world. They are also extremely absorbent too. That is both good and bad. Good because that would make it even better for feminine hygiene products or diapers. But it’s bad because currently, it cannot survive in the rain, it would simply fall apart in a short time. That means the idea of a kombucha leather raincoat is a long, long way off.
Kombucha leather sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie but in reality, it can only become more real. Scientists have already proven the benefits of kombucha leather, from its many possible uses to its sustainable and Earth-friendly advantages. With more time and more research, more can be discovered about kombucha leather. It can be a tool that is used in many industries, not just fashion. It could heal people, save lives and greatly help the planet when it needs it most.
When cotton was discovered and utilized, it changed the world, and kombucha leather stands a chance to do the same thing. It has a long way to go, as there is still much to be learned and improved. But the promise it has is astronomical and definitely worthy of more time and energy. In the coming years, the discovery of kombucha leather would be seen as a watershed moment that improved the lives of many and the planet as a whole.
