OleatexTM by Oleago
Oleatex is a plant-based, 100% vegan and a sustainable innovation for the leather market. It is crafted from bio-wastes with an awarded formula.
This 100% Turkish innovation, is recently awarded as the “Sustainable Startup of the Year” as part of the 8th Sustainable Business Awards.
During the process; waste material from the olive industry and other bio-wastes turn into a raw material which is 100% bio -waste, worthy of the Oleatex name. Its an innnovation which is a bio-based leather alternative to both genuine and synthetic leather.
While refusing to use materials derived from resources with nutritional value, Oleatex is certified as a 63% Bio-based product by USDA and DIN Certco.
Oleatex also has bifold benefits:
- From the olive industry perspective; it closes the loop by up-cycling their industrial waste,
- From the fashion industry perspective; it provides maximum use of renewable resources, lowering carbon footprints and helping brands to comply with the regulations.”
There are 5 different types of Oleatex to be used in different applications such as clothing, bags & wallets, shoes, labels and book bindings. We have samples available @Gaia Sourcing in any query.
Circular Economy
Oleatex has an end-to-end approach which supports nature, agriculture, and other industries
- Upcycle olive industry waste as an input for manufacturing cycle
- Offsets the carbon emission of the leather industry, cuts down on genuine and synthetic leather use
- which in return cuts down on use of harmful chemicals and materials
In addition to creating a super innovative product as Oleatex, Oleago is capable to produce bio- based label & accessory alternatives for the use of the Textile Market in cooperation with REBIL Group. This partnership enables them to produce bioplastic accessories like hangtags, buttons, hangers etc. and obtain a wide approach for the market.
