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WHAT IS MALAI

Malai (COCONUT LEATHER) is a newly developed biocomposite material made from bacterial cellulose, grown on agricultural waste sourced from the coconut industry in Southern India. The word ‘Malai’ refers directly to the creamy flesh of the coconut and it is the coconut water (a by-product from the harvesting of this flesh) that sustains the bacteria whilst they are producing the cellulose, which is then in turn collected and refined until it becomes the finished material: Malai.

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WHY MALAI ?

Malai aims to find alternative solutions to problems created by conventional production practices'. 


Faux Leather                                         Leather Processing

 

Solid Waste                                            Toxic Chemical

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Natural Fibers                                       Coconut Water

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Features

WATER RESISTANT

STRONG

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RECYCABLE

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SUSTAINABLE

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BREATHABLE

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HEALTHY

FLEXIBLE

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VEGAN

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ADVANTAGES

ECOLOGICAL

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ECONOMICAL

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SOCIAL

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CLOSED- LOOP SYSTEM

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CARE

The product made from Malai will last 4-8 years years if properly cared.  If the  the material gets dusty, mouldy or something spills on it- prepare a soft cloth and a bit of alcohol. Hand sanitizer would work as wellin case you don't have any cleaning products. Gently wipe the affected area and let it dry. Moisturize with wax or oil.

Malai is a very user-friendly material. To ensure it remains at its best we suggest applying a thin layer of beeswax (either a clear shoe polish or a furniture grade beeswax) or coconut oil (to continue Malai’s completely vegan credentials) to the surface to ensure it remains moisturised. 

When you feel your Malai product has reached the end of its lifecycle it can be disposed of in your compost bin (once any metal parts or trimmings have been removed). It will take microorganisms naturally occurring in compost up to 3 months to eat through all the malai. 

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