Como a produção animal é uma das ferramentas do demo no que diz respeito ao impacto ambiental da sociedade moderna, soluções ambientalmente fofinhas vão aparecendo em vários setores da sociedade atual, para permitir que o consumismo possa persistir reduzindo o peso na consciência dos consumistas.

Fica aqui um exemplo: quem quiser ter um fato "de pele" completo para andar de mota e se preciso for curtir uns trackdays, já pode fazê-lo sem ter de verter uma lágrima pela vaca morta que permitiu a produção desse mesmo fato.

Citar:Andromeda Moto Launches Vegan Track-Rated Leather Suit



A leather suit that isn’t made of leather.

Most racing circuits around the world require motorcycle riders to procure a set of track-rated riding gear. This, of course, includes a helmet, riding boots and gloves, and sometimes even a full leather suit. Naturally, manufacturing a full-leather suit has a substantial impact on the environment, as leather comes from cows or other furry animals, and takes quite a lot of energy to manufacture.

With more and more people all over the world committing to reducing their consumption of animal-based products, companies are scrambling to develop new synthetic materials in order to keep up with growing demand. One such company is Spanish startup Andromeda Moto, which recently launched the NearX racing suit. The NearX racing suit is a track-rated “leather suit” that makes use of absolutely zero animal-based materials, yet provides the same level of impact and slide resistance as your conventional leather suit.

Andromeda Moto’s NearX suit is constructed from a high-strength material called High Molecular Weight Polyurethane (UHMWPE). This material is also found on astronauts’ suits—so you’re sure that if it can handle the rigors of outer space, it can surely keep you safe on a race track. What’s more is that UHMWPE is thinner than leather, offering a more comfortable fit that isn’t as restrictive to the rider’s range of motion. When paired with a full Kevlar inner lining, the NearX gets the highest AAA safety rating, and is certified for track use all over the world.



The environmental benefit of the NearX racing suit is incredibly impressive, as well. Apart from being a 100 percent animal-free product, it also requires less resources to produce. Andromeda Moto states that a kilogram of leather requires around 17,000 liters of water to produce. UHMWPE on the other hand, requires just 30 liters of water—a staggering 500 times less. The NearX suit isn’t all that expensive either. Priced at €1220 or roughly $1,450 USD for a made-to-order, one-piece suit, it’s comparable to your off-the-shelf leather racing suit in terms of price.

Fonte: RideApard

Bem fixe.

E onde se encontra isso?

(12-08-2021 às 11:25)Teixeira Escreveu:  E onde se encontra isso?

https://andromedamoto.com/en/suits/nearx-suit

€1,477.00 entrega em 10 dias, é o preço de um dainese misano d air ou de um alpinestars gp pro2, logo coloca-o na gama média alta das marcas mais carotes, e o aspecto é horrivel, acho o fato muito feio, pode ser confortavel e o material muito bom, mas o preço mata logo a ideia, ainda por cima sabendo que nos USA custa cerca de 1200 usd, nao percebo a agravante de preço na europa.
No entanto acho uma boa ideia, especialmente por causa da agua, não sou doido por causas vegan, e adoro um belo bife, mas seja na alimentação ou outras industrias que consumem brutalmente agua, bem como nos nossos habitos de consumo pessoal temos de mudar radicalmente o consumo actual de agua potavel, ou corremos serios riscos de morrer à sede la para 2050, a nao ser que projectos como o de israel que tornar agua do mar potavel avancem significativamente e nos permitam aumentar as reservas actuais.

EDIT- ok li na diagonal e falhei isto "It is tailored-made" portanto é feito por medida para as medidas dadas pelo comprador, nesse caso até consigo justificar o preço um bocadito, fatos por medidas são extremamente caros.