Clothes and sofas made from apple scraps

The Italian company Frumat, Based in Bolzano (Trentino-Alto Adige), use the apple processing waste (mainly peels and cores) to create innovative materials that can be used in various sectors, including fashion and furniture.

The company aims to maintain a close relationship with the local community by purchasing most of its raw materials from local producers or those close to its headquarters. In this way, in addition to sustainability, Frumat enhances local resources and the local economy. The goal is to minimize waste and minimize the environmental impact of production. peel recycling And from the cores, it is possible to obtain paper and eco-leather. These two materials are widely used in the consumer goods industry. Just think of toilet paper or napkins. The eco-leather obtained, however, has been nicknamed "appleskin." Being derived from apple peels, it is highly versatile. Its uses range from footwear to armchairs.

This material is used to make fabrics and imitation leather which can be used for fashion accessories (bags, shoes, clothing) and also upholstery for furniture such as armchairs and sofas.

Appleskin is not “just pure apples”: apple waste is part of the composition, but the finished material also contains other components to make it resistant and suitable for industrial production.