Beyond Leather Materials
Beyond Leather Materials produces Leap™, a vegan-certified leather alternative made from upcycled apple waste, featuring 91% bio-based content and a low environmental footprint. This solution replaces traditional animal leather, addressing the demand for sustainable materials in the fashion and upholstery industries.
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The fashion and upholstery industries rely heavily on traditional animal leather, which has significant environmental and ethical concerns due to its resource-intensive production processes and animal welfare issues. There is a growing demand for sustainable, vegan-certified alternatives that can match the look, feel, and performance of conventional leather.
Solution
Beyond Leather Materials offers Leap™, a vegan leather alternative crafted from upcycled apple waste, providing a sustainable and ethical solution for industries seeking to reduce their environmental impact. Leap™ is composed of 91% bio-based content and is produced in Europe in 1.5m wide rolls. The material offers a premium feel and can be customized with various textures and colors, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in fashion and upholstery. By transforming low-value apple pulp into a high-value material, Beyond Leather Materials addresses the need for eco-friendly alternatives without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fashion brands, upholstery manufacturers, and designers seeking sustainable and vegan-certified leather alternatives for their products.
Features
- Vegan-certified leather alternative made from upcycled apple waste
- Composed of 91% bio-based content, ensuring a low environmental footprint
- Available in 1.5m wide rolls for efficient manufacturing
- Customizable surface with options for smooth, textured, and colored finishes
- Premium feel and supple handle, mimicking the tactile experience of traditional leather