Ananas Anam & Piñatex: When pineapple revolutionizes ethical fashion
At LO NEEL , we firmly believe that fashion can be beautiful, innovative, and responsible. That's why we collaborate with committed partners who share our vision of a more sustainable future. Today, we're highlighting Ananas Anam , the company behind Piñatex® , a revolutionary material made from pineapple leaf fibers.
What is Piñatex®?
Piñatex is a vegan and ethical alternative to animal leather, made from the long fibers extracted from pineapple leaves – an agricultural waste that, until recently, was burned or discarded. Thanks to an innovative technology developed by Carmen Hijosa , founder of Ananas Anam, these fibers are transformed into a soft, durable textile that visually resembles leather.
This eco-responsible material ticks all the boxes:
- Zero animal cruelty
- Use of agricultural waste
- Low environmental impact production
- Biocompatible and partially biodegradable
LO NEEL x Piñatex: a natural alliance
At LO NEEL, we have integrated Piñatex into some of our collections to offer elegant pieces, without compromising between aesthetics and ethics. Our Piñatex bags, jackets or shoe details tell a story: that of conscious fashion , focused on living things , recycling and the future .
Our commitment goes beyond using responsible materials. We only work with partners like Ananas Anam , who place social and environmental ethics at the heart of their practices. Ananas Anam collaborates with farming communities in the Philippines, providing them with additional income while limiting organic waste.
At LO NEEL , each material is carefully chosen. We favor natural , plant-based , recycled or innovative fibers such as Piñatex , Ecovero or rose petal fiber . Our goal? To reconcile style , know-how and respect for life .