Apple Leather
the journey
Mabel Italy (our supplier) has been active since 2010 in the production of eco-sustainable material from vegetable processing waste for the leather, footwear and paper industry. They were one of the first to imagine a future related to ecological innovation in the industry.
Durable and
Made from Fruit
The technology developed by Mabel makes this material appropriate for any type of use, with the same mechanical resistance as any other synthetic fabric.
Apple Waste
Currently are estimated about 30,000 tons of apple wastes. If not reused by Mabel this discards cause high costs of waste management for the companies.Currently are estimated about 30,000 tons of apple wastes. If not reused by Mabel this discards cause high costs of waste management for the companies.
Carbon footprint of polyurethane (foam) is 5,28Kg CO2 eq/Kg PU, in comparison recovered waste is impact zero.
Therfore every Kg of apple residuals used to substitute PU means 5,28Kg of CO2 saved.