Votch (sustainable vegan leather belts)

Votch is a known mostly for making sustainable vegan watches, and now has branched out into making belts and bags. These are made from eco-friendly materials like bamboo and recycled nylon, sold in a wide variety of styles (including braided belts) and colours.

If laundering nylon belts, use a microfiber filter to stop microplastics escaping the machine, and going into the sea.

Like all items at Votch, a portion of profits each month, is donated to various animal welfare non-profits.

Donate unwanted belts to small charity shops (that don’t test on animals). Frayed or stained ones can be deposited in textile banks (materials are shredded to make insulation and other industrial goods). 

Many people wear belts, whether it’s to hold their jeans up or to finish off a smart look with a suit and tie. But  rather than choosing brands made from leather (often made in countries with poor animal welfare laws) or plastic (supports the oil industry and contributes to pollution and climate change), choose ones made from cork or sustainable vegan leathers.