From Corn to Carry: How Plant-Based Leather Becomes Everyday Luxury

When we say our bags are made from corn, most people look twice. But yes - corn can be transformed into a material that looks and feels like luxury leather. The result? Lightweight, durable bags that are kinder to the planet.

Here’s how corn goes from field to fashion.

What is corn leather?

Corn leather starts with corn starch, which is turned into a bio-polymer. That polymer is then blended with microfiber for strength and flexibility.

At O.N.E, we use USDA Certified corn-based vegan leather that’s:

• 48% bio-based
  

• Cruelty-free
  

• PVC-free
  

This makes it both plant-forward and durable for daily use.

Sustainability benefits

Compared to PU or PVC vegan leathers, corn-based leather:

• Uses fewer fossil fuels
  

• Avoids chlorine and PVC toxins
  

• Keeps weight low (bags as light as 0.3–0.4kg)
  
  

We also go beyond materials:

• Recycled linings (vegan suede made from 100% recycled polyester)
  

• Recycled bead details (handcrafted from plastic bottles, as seen in the Solace Tote)

Craftsmanship meets material innovation

Material innovation matters, but so does design. Each O.N.E bag is created with both form and function in mind:

▲ Handwoven Solace Tote with recycled beads + detachable pouch

▲ Rococo Bag - structured clutch/shoulder bag weighing just 0.24kg

▲ Mist Corn Hobo - a soft silhouette that carries more with less weight

These details combine craftsmanship with sustainability, proving that plant-based can be both practical and luxurious.

Corn leather shows what’s possible when design meets innovation. By transforming a crop into a material that’s light, durable, and planet-friendly, O.N.E creates bags that carry more than your essentials - they carry your values.

Discover our Vegan Leather Bags Collection and experience everyday luxury, made from plants.