Company: Votch
Founder: Laura Way
Website: https://votch.co.uk
About Votch
Votch was founded with a simple but powerful mission: to create stylish, high-quality accessories without harming animals or the planet. Our journey began when I, Laura Way, experienced topical steroid withdrawal—a painful condition that made me rethink everything I was consuming, wearing, and supporting. During that time, I learned about the leather industry’s devastating impact on animals, people, and the environment. Determined to be part of the solution, I launched Votch in 2016 with a range of cruelty-free, vegan watches.
The early days were far from easy. Finding ethical materials that met our high standards for durability, aesthetics, and sustainability was a challenge, especially at a time when vegan alternatives were not as widely available as they are today. Consumer awareness around sustainable fashion was still growing, and proving that animal-free alternatives could be just as luxurious as traditional leather required education and persistence.
As Votch grew, so did our ambitions. We expanded our collection to include accessories made from bio-based materials like AppleSkin and, more recently, our innovative bamboo leather. Every decision we make, from our materials to our packaging, is driven by sustainability. But we also prioritise transparency—something that can be difficult in an industry where supply chains are often complex and opaque. Ensuring that our products align with our values at every stage, while remaining accessible to customers, has been a continuous challenge that we embrace wholeheartedly.
Sustainability is at the heart of Votch. We carefully select innovative materials that reduce reliance on animal agriculture and fossil fuel-based synthetics. Our AppleSkin, made from waste recovered from the fruit juice industry, gives new life to discarded materials. Our bamboo leather, used in our new collection of bags, belts, and wallets, is another step towards creating a lower-impact, bio-based alternative to traditional leather.
Beyond our products, we work to minimise waste across our supply chain. Our watch straps are interchangeable, extending the life of our designs and reducing unnecessary consumption and our packaging is plastic-free and fully recyclable.
Votch exists to prove that style and ethics can go hand in hand. We’re continuously evolving, researching better materials, and listening to our customers to create products that make a difference. The journey to a more sustainable future is ongoing, and we’re proud to be part of a growing movement challenging outdated industries and redefining what luxury looks like.
By choosing Votch, our customers support a brand that values innovation, compassion, and integrity—because looking good should never come at the cost of people, animals, or the planet.
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