VEGATEX AppleSkin is a sustainable biobased leather alternative made from apple by-product discarded by the beverage industry.
To make AppleSkin®, we discovered innovative ways to utilize infinitely renewable resources with the goal of low environmental impact.
Through our own patented technology, we provide sustainable alternative and green solution to traditional animal leathers and fully-synthetics artificial leathers.
It continues to evolve so that it can be applied to more industries.
SUSTAINABILITY OF APPLESKIN
VEGATEX AppleSkin utilizes apple pomace, an industrial waste, so it does not require more resources such as land, water, or fossil fuels to produce new raw materials.
It is based on upcycling, which discovers new value in discarded waste and recycles it into high value-added textile to achieve zero waste.
This reduces carbon dioxide emissions from cradle to grave.
It is 100% vegan, certified as 66% bio-based by USDA, and does not emit harmful chemicals, making it safe for all living things.
SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS OF APPLESKIN
Biobased Leather Alternative
Certified USDA 66% biobased
100% VEGAN
Certified PETA
Excellent durability
Same quality as traditional PU leather
Zero harmful
Chemicals
Upcycling
Zero-waste
Resource Efficiency
Reduced Co2
footprint
Stable Supply of raw materials
Certifications & Test Results
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COMPARISON TO OTHERS
AppleSkin | 100% Synthetic Leather | Animal Leather | |
|---|---|---|---|
Material Origin | 🍎 Upcycled apple pomace | Animal-derived | Petroleum-based chemicals |
Sustainability | 🌿 High | Medium | Low |
Chemical Safety | 🌏 No harmful chemicals | Tanning chemicals / dyes | Emit VOCs |
Carbon Footprint | 👣 Reduced CO₂ emissions | Very high | High |
Animal-free / Vegan | ✅ Yes (PETA Certified) | No | Yes |
Hypoallergenic | ✅ Skin-safe & gentle | ⚠️ Can cause allergies due to tanning agents, animal proteins | ⚠️ May irritate skin |
Water Usage | 💧 Minimal (No cultivation) | Extremely high | Medium |
Bio-based Content | 🌳 66% (USDA Certified) | 0% | 0% |
HOW APPLESKIN IS MADE
By repurposing waste by-products that would normally end up in landfill after beverage production, we use innovative technology to transform them into nano-sized powder and mix them into the water-based polyurethane.
Other plant-based fibers (Lyocell) or fibers derived from recycled plastic bottles (RPET) are coated with a mixture of water-based polyurethane and waste.
Color and texture are added to complete Vegatex AppleSkin. It is being used in various industries such as fashion accessories and interior design.
At the end of its lifespan, it returns to nature.
Apple Juice
START !
STEP1
The Beverage Production Factory
Return to a part of nature
after a lifetime
STEP9
Your Final Product
Wood Pulp
(Lyocell)
Recycled Plastic Bottle
(RPET)
STEP2
Collecting Leftover Apple Pomace
STEP3
Conversion To
Nano-sized Powder
STEP4
Backing Cloth
STEP5
Apple Waste Blend to Water-based PU
STEP8
VEGATEX AppleSkin
STEP7
Color and Texture
VEGATEX APPLESKIN COLLECTIONS
There are several types of AppleSkin for various applications.
You may choose our AppleSkin according to your usage.
Explore more about each collection.
LorkApple
PointApple
CaptainApple
AutoApple
SmartApple
BRAND USE