GRAPE SKIN
INNOVATION FOR THE FUTURE
A material derived from grapes, innovative, durable and resistant. Among the different vegetable "leathers" existing on the market, grape skin is probably the most incredible in terms of results. Similar to leather, it offers the same qualities: flexibility, resistance and durability, but unlike leather, it combines many ecological properties : economical in water and energy , it does not require any toxic chemicals .
GRAPE SKIN: THE POWER OF THE PLANT
Created in Italy by the start-up Vegea ® , grape pomace is the most awarded of all plant-based innovations. Innovative, sustainable, and high-quality, it is made from the residues of the wine industry . To weave one square meter of grape pomace and make a grape bag, an average of 2.5 kilograms of grape pomace is needed, which represents 7 vine stocks. With a huge advantage: grape production is abundant in Europe and the Mediterranean, and grape pomace from winemaking is an abundant by-product of viticulture, the recycling or disposal of which must be done in compliance with environmental standards.
After grape juice extraction, organic matter remains, called grape pomace, which includes grape skins, stems, and seeds. Classified as "low environmental impact," the manufacturing process begins with the recovery of this residue.
They are dried then crushed and reduced to a fine powder.
The powder is then mixed with a base composed of grape vegetable oil and water-based polymer (PU 25%).
The whole point is to solidify the material, to make it resistant and waterproof.
We obtain a thick paste which will be colored then spread in the form of wide strips on a recycled fiber and then the whole thing will be dried.
GRAPE SKIN DOES NOT CONTAIN:
- No toxic chemicals
- No toxic solvent
- No heavy metals
- Nor any substance dangerous to humans or the environment.
GRAPE SKIN CERTIFICATIONS
Vegea® received first prize in the Global Change Award for the development of an innovative material.
The grape skin is certified vegan, compliant with REACH, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 10 and Global Recycling Standard.
Download the Vegea® brochure containing the certifications here .
OUR GRAPE SKIN COLLECTION
Our pieces combine quality and durability, functionality and lightness, elegance and respect for the environment.
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