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Crafted from Beer
Designed for a Better Future
Pioneered by VEGATEX and Budweiser APAC in 2021, BarleySkin™ is the world’s first leather alternative made from brewer’s spent grain — a breakthrough in sustainable material innovation.
Why BarleySkin?
High-performance, Low-impact.
By transforming food industry waste into a valuable material,
it contributes to waste reduction and resource efficiency.
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Sustainable by Design
Biobased Leather Alternative
USDA 66% Biobased Certified
100% VEGAN (PETA Certified)
Upcycling & Zero Waste
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Environmental Responsibility
Reduced Co2 Footprint
Resource Efficient
Stable Raw Material Supply
No Cultivation
Zero Harmful Chemicals
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Performance & Quality
Excellent Durability
Luxurious Texture and Finish
Applicable across various industries
COMPARISON TO OTHERS
A smarter alternative to conventional leathers
🍺 BarleySkin | Animal leather | 100% Synthetics | |
|---|---|---|---|
Material Origin | 🍺 Brewer's Saved Grain | 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% |
🍺 BarleySkin™ offers the perfect balance of sustainability, performance, and visual quality—without the ethical or environmental cost.
From Waste to Wonder
How BarleySkin Is Made
A simplified, efficient process that transforms plant-based byproducts into high-performance materials
STEP 1
Collection of BSG
Brewer’s Saved Grain (BSG), the barley residue left after beer production, is collected directly from breweries as a raw material.
STEP 2
Cleaning & Drying
BSG is cleaned to remove impurities and gently dried to preserve its fibrous structure for further processing.
STEP 3
Nano-sizing
The dried BSG is finely ground into nano-scale powder to enhance texture, consistency, and material performance.
STEP 4
Blending with Water-borned PU
The nano-sized BSG powder is blended with waterborne polyurethane to form a flexible, durable bio-based leather matrix.
STEP 5
Coating on Base Textile
The blend is coated onto a pre-pared recycle textile base or biobased textile base.
STEP 6
Texture & Color Finishing
Final surface is finished with textures and colors for luxury appeal.
🌀 A circular process designed with innovation, efficiency, and the planet in mind.
