Dandelions are shaping the fashion industry
If pineapple leaves, mushrooms, cactus, apple, grape or corn residues, seaweed and sugar cane have become commonplace in fashion collections - and we’re hardly even exaggerating - the dandelion could become a surprise contender in this increasingly crowded field. The stem of the plant is full of latex which, when it dries, turns into an elastic rubber substance, which could very quickly overshadow the traditional rubber tree. In fashion, the American brand Cole Haan has delved into the field, launching a pair of sneakers with an outsole partly made of dandelion rubber.