Method for producing a vegetable planar textile structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
The production of traditional leather is ecologically and ethically problematic due to high CO2 emissions, animal suffering, and the use of questionable chemicals, while synthetic leather alternatives are non-biodegradable and contribute to microplastic pollution.
Innovation Solution
A method for producing a non-synthetic textile surface structure using a pulp comprising natural fibers, natural latex as a binder, and plant-based additives, which is processed to create a leather substitute that is vegan, petroleum-free, and biodegradable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional leather production is used, then the material has good durability and aesthetic properties, but it causes high CO2 emissions, animal suffering, and uses ecologically questionable chemicals
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the chemical composition parameters by using natural latex (polyisoprene) as a binder instead of traditional synthetic polymers, and uses natural fiber materials instead of conventional textile substrates. This substitution maintains the material's structural integrity and durability while eliminating harmful chemicals and reducing environmental impact.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite material system combining natural fiber materials (such as cotton, linen, hemp, or recycled textiles) with natural latex binder. This composite structure provides both the durability needed for leather substitutes and the environmental benefits of natural, biodegradable components, resolving the contradiction between reliability and environmental harm.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If synthetic leather is used as a leather substitute, then it provides durability and versatility, but it is non-biodegradable and causes microplastic pollution
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the material composition from synthetic polymers to natural polymers, specifically using natural latex as the binder and natural fibers as the substrate. This parameter change enables biodegradability while maintaining strength through the elastic properties of natural latex and the structural integrity of the fiber network.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adopts a sustainable material lifecycle approach by using biodegradable natural materials that can replace synthetic leather. The natural fiber and latex composition allows the material to decompose naturally after use, eliminating microplastic pollution while providing sufficient durability for its intended lifespan through proper material selection and bonding.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If genuine leather is used in fiber form for artificial leather production, then the material has good texture and appearance, but it involves animal suffering and ethical concerns
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates the animal-derived component (genuine leather fibers) from the artificial leather composition while retaining the desired surface texture and appearance properties. By using natural fiber materials and natural latex, the invention creates a vegan alternative that replicates the aesthetic and tactile qualities of leather without involving animal products or suffering.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If petroleum-based components are used in artificial leather, then the material has consistent quality and production efficiency, but it limits biodegradability and causes ecological problems
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the chemical basis from petroleum-derived synthetics to naturally occurring polymers. Natural latex provides consistent rheological properties and bonding characteristics that enable efficient production processes, while the natural fiber substrates offer uniform structures that facilitate standardized manufacturing. This parameter change maintains productivity while improving ecological compatibility and biodegradability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The method results in a sustainable leather substitute that is free from animal-derived materials and petroleum-based components, reducing environmental impact and offering a biodegradable alternative for various applications.
Implementation Method 1
applying the pulp provided in step a) to a liquid-permeable carrier element, in particular a water-permeable carrier element for at least partial separation of the at least one liquid, in particular the water
Implementation Method 2
the at least one binder comprises at least one natural latex
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a non-synthetic textile surface structure, and to the non-synthetic textile surface structure itself.