1.2mm Bio-Based Apple Leather for Fashion Footwear
Premium bio-based apple leather made from apple industry by-products. A sustainable vegan alternative to traditional leather with a natural organic texture and soft matte finish. Perfect for eco-conscious fashion footwear brands.
- Thickness: 1.2mm
- Material: Bio-based apple leather (50% apple fiber)
- Color: Natural Beige
- Width: 140cm (55″)
- Backing: Recycled cotton fabric
- Certification: USDA BioPreferred, PETA-Approved Vegan
Product Overview
1.2mm Bio-Based Apple Leather for Fashion Footwear — a B2B synthetic leather option for B2B manufacturing applications. Confirm construction, performance targets and available documents for the selected material.
Specifications: Bio-based PU Leather, Custom (see title) thickness, 1.37m (standard) width, Polyester backing, Standard grain, 50,000-100,000 Martindale cycles abrasion cycles, Document reference: Testing available by SKU and market requirement.
MOQ: 500 meters. Custom colors, textures, and thickness available. Contact us to confirm sample feasibility and technical requirements.
Specifications, compliance documents, MOQ and sample terms are confirmed by material and order.
Bio-Based Apple Leather — Nature’s Answer to Sustainable Footwear
Our 1.2mm bio-based apple leather represents a breakthrough in sustainable material innovation. Made from apple industry by-products — specifically the peels and cores left over from juice and compote production — this revolutionary material transforms food waste into premium vegan leather for fashion footwear.
What is Apple Leather?
Apple leather, also known as AppleSkin™, is a bio-based material developed in Italy that combines apple fiber powder with polyurethane. The result is a durable, flexible, and aesthetically pleasing leather alternative that reduces waste and carbon footprint compared to both animal leather and conventional synthetic leather.
Key Features
- Made from Apple Waste: Contains 50% apple fiber from industrial by-products — turning food waste into valuable material
- Bio-based documentation: Request product-specific composition evidence and supporting program documents.
- Vegan documentation: Request product-specific declarations and supporting documents.
- Natural Organic Texture: Unique matte finish with subtle organic grain pattern
- Soft & Supple: Exceptional hand feel comparable to high-quality leather
- Durable: Excellent abrasion resistance and flex endurance for footwear applications
- Lightweight: 20-30% lighter than conventional PU leather
- Breathable: Natural fiber content enhances moisture management
Technical Specifications
| Thickness | 1.2mm (±0.1mm tolerance) |
| Material Composition | 50% apple fiber, 50% polyurethane coating |
| Backing | Recycled cotton fabric; request product-specific composition and certification documents. |
| Color | Natural Beige (custom colors available with 500m MOQ) |
| Width | 140cm (55 inches) |
| Weight | ~320g/m² |
| Tensile Strength | ≥12 N/mm² |
| Tear Strength | ≥30 N/mm |
| Flex Resistance | ≥200,000 cycles |
| Color Fastness | ≥Grade 4 (dry rub) |
| Biobased Content | Confirm against product-specific composition and test documentation. |
| Vegan Documentation | Request a product-specific declaration and supporting documents. |
Applications
- Fashion footwear uppers
- Women’s boots and ankle boots
- Men’s casual shoes
- Sustainable sneaker collections
- Luxury vegan footwear
- Accessories and handbags
Environmental Impact
Every meter of apple leather diverts approximately 1.5kg of apple waste from landfills. Compared to animal leather, apple leather production uses 85% less water and produces 65% less CO₂ emissions. Compared to conventional synthetic leather, it reduces petroleum-based content by 50%.
Minimum Order & Lead Time
- MOQ: 200 meters per color (Natural Beige in stock)
- Lead Time: 20-25 working days for production
- Sample: Availability, size, preparation time and shipping terms are confirmed in the quotation.
- Custom Colors: Available with 500m MOQ, 30-day lead time
For bio-based materials, request product-specific composition evidence and available test documents. Contact us to review samples and project requirements.
| Material | Bio-based PU Leather |
|---|---|
| Thickness | Custom (see title) |
| Backing | Polyester |
| Width | 1.37m (standard) |
| Weight | Contact for specs |
| Surface Finish | Matte |
| Grain Pattern | Standard |
| Abrasion Resistance | 50,000-100,000 Martindale cycles |
| Flame Retardant | BS 5852 / CA TB 117-2013 |
| Testing & Documentation | Testing available by SKU and market requirement |
| MOQ | 500 meters |
