Bioleather

Organization

Botanicaluxe: 'Luxury Redefined, Naturally'

Budget

7,00,00,000

Impact

Botanicaluxe has a multifaceted impact on both individual livelihoods and broader communities: Rural Employment & Farmer Upliftment: By cultivating Opuntia ficus-indica (spineless cactus) on arid and semi-arid lands, the project creates sustainable income sources for farmers in drought-prone regions of India. Cactus requires minimal water, thrives on degraded land, and promotes regenerative agriculture. One hectare of cactus farming can support up to 3–5 local workers and generate an additional income of ₹25,000–₹40,000 annually per farmer. Women Empowerment & Skill Development: The manufacturing process includes semi-skilled and skilled jobs in sorting, bio-processing, dehydration, and packaging. We aim to employ 60% women in operations, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions, promoting inclusive growth. Sustainable Manufacturing & Green Jobs: Our facility will create over 80+ green jobs across R&D, quality control, production, logistics, and fashion consultancy. These jobs are future-ready, aligned with sustainability goals, and contribute to India's green economy transition. Financial Impact: A single B2B order of 10,000 sq.ft. of Botanicaluxe leather has an estimated value of ₹18–22 lakhs. With a full production capacity of 1 lakh sq.m annually, the projected revenue is ₹12–15 crore/year within 3 years of scaling. For every ₹1 crore invested, a 2x–2.5x return is expected within 3–5 years based on preliminary LOIs, fashion brand interest, and early adoption rates. This solution not only advances environmental sustainability but also drives tangible economic benefits for communities and ensures inclusive, resilient growth aligned with SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Deployments

Innovation

Botanicaluxe stands out as a truly sustainable alternative to traditional and synthetic leather by using a 100% biodegradable, plastic-free biopolymer made from Opuntia ficus-indica (cactus). Unlike previous solutions that rely on PLA (Polylactic Acid) or PU (Polyurethane) as their primary polymer—both of which are either fossil-fuel-based or industrially compostable under specific conditions—Botanicaluxe uses biopolymer formation process to solve this problem and take the solution more towards sustainability. These earlier materials fail to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) due to their environmental impact during degradation, such as the release of microplastics, toxic emissions, and persistent waste. Botanicaluxe addresses these shortcomings with a clean, circular, and truly biodegradable approach that eliminates air and soil pollution, reduces water usage, and supports regenerative agriculture, thereby offering a significantly improved climate-resilient solution for the fashion and design industries.

Timeline

Years

Pilots

To build Botanicaluxe into a commercially viable and impactful sustainable material, we have planned a structured, phase-wise pilot strategy. However, due to current funding constraints, we are in the R&D stage and have yet to complete a lab-grade material or initiate pre-orders. Due to financial limitations, we are currently seeking strategic support and angel investment to initiate Phase 1, which will unlock the entire pilot cycle and help generate confidence through tangible results.

Solver's Location

Ahmedabad, India

Website

https://www.falconebiz.com/company/PLANTTEX-LEATHERS-PRIVATE-LIMITED-U21009GJ2024PTC153671