VEGATEX
MADE IT HAPPEN.
AppleSkin™ is the bio-based leather alternative made from apple pomace discarded by the beverage industry, such as cider, juice and compote.
CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT
AN APPLE BECOMES LEATHER?
Apples are high in cellulose, and these natural cellulose fibers have tremendous potential as textiles. It is a sustainable material that can reduce agricultural waste and replace virgin resources. In addition, it requires a high level of technology to remove sugar from apples to become fabric, and VEGATEX has a patent for this.
LET'S TAKE A LOOK CLOSER OUR FUTURE MATERIAL.
STRUCTURE OF SKINS
AppleSkin is made up of two layers:
PU PLUS™
- Surface layer
A mixture of mostly apple pomace powder and some of water-based polyurethane.
BACKING
- Bottom layer
Lyocell backing (+contains apple pomace)
or 100% rPET backing
HOW APPLESKIN
IS MADE
PU Plus™(SURFACE LAYER)
STEP 1
Collecting
Apple Pomace
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
STEP 1 (PU+)
Collecting Apple Pomace
From the beverage industry, the leftover apple pomace is collected, washed and dried.
STEP 2 (PU+)
Extraction and Transformation
Apple pomace is extracted into a highly concentrated liquid and then converted into a fine powder for easy mixing and storage.
STEP 3 (PU+)
Mixed with Water-based Polyurethane
Water-based Polyurethane and apple pomace powder are mixed for durability and strength.
STEP 1 (Backing)
Cellulose from
Wood Pulp
Cellulose is extracted from washed wood pulp and then cleaned.
STEP 2 (Backing)
Pulling Out Thin Thread
Celluose is put into a spinning machine to pull out a thin thread.
STEP 3 (Backing) Lyocell Backing Completion
It turns yarn into lyocell fabric.
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
BACKING (BOTTOM LAYER)
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
Sometimes, apple pomace is mixed.
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
STEP 1
Preparation
of
Apple Waste
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Preparation
of
Apple Waste
STEP 7
END PRODUCT
AppleSKin is perfect for use across fashion, accessorries & upholstery and has been
STEP 6
AppleSkin™
AppleSkin™
STEP 5
Colors and texture
Customization of texture and colors
STEP 4
Combination
Extracted liquid is converted into fine powder for easy mixing and storage.
TYPES OF
APPLESKIN
AppleSkins are of different types depending on their application.
What are you trying to make?
LorkApple
PointApple
CaptainApple
AppleShark
AutoApple
SmartApple