A new Gen leather alternative

sustainable | Circular | plant and bio base

WASTEA

it was a tea waste now it is leather

Sustainable

WASTEA is a new generation, circular, bio-based leather alternative made from end of life-cycle Camellia tea waste

50%-95% bio-based – currently the highest proportion on the market. Fabric’s polyurethane content is bio polyurethane as well.

Provides the same mechanical performances and aesthetics as real and faux leather. Durable, flexible, and breathable.

Tested against a number of specifications. Additional test reports from third-party companies – SGS or INTERTEK can be provided upon request
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COLLECTION

COLLECTION

Customizable

Can be processed like normal PU and animal skin, embossed and stamped. No restriction in colour and texture application

Special requests can be accommodated, and hundreds of patterns are also available

It can be made flexible or sturdy, produced in any Pantone color, various thicknesses and supports UV pigment applications.

Customizable

Can be processed like normal PU and animal skin, embossed and stamped. No restriction in colour and texture application

Special requests can be accommodated, and hundreds of patterns are also available

It can be made flexible or sturdy, produced in any Pantone color, various thicknesses and supports UV pigment applications.

Proven & Awarded

Already used by various brands in the fashion and automotive industries. Won an award in the innovation category from V-Label in 2023.

Ecological Fact Sheet Comparison

CO2 E / M2

WASTEA – 0,97co2e/m2
ANIMAL LEATHER – 110 co2e/m2
PU, PVC, VINYL etc. – 17-25 co2e/m2

PLANT BIO MASS

WASTEA – 40% to 95%
ANIMAL LEATHER – none
PU, PVC, VINYL etc. – none

WATER USAGE

WASTEA – 1 to 4 L/m2
ANIMAL LEATHER – 500 L/m2
PU, PVC, VINYL etc. – 10 to 20 L/m2

WEIGHT

WASTEA – 500gr/m2
ANIMAL LEATHER – 1kg-2kg/m2
PU, PVC, VINYL etc. – 500gr/m2

Additional Features

Add-ons

Fire retardant and easy clean features can be added at an extra cost.

VARIABLE

WET”, “DRY” and mixed production processes available. The base material can be selected from natural or recycled fiber.

High-Performance

WASTEA® has antibacterial properties, is water-repellent and heat-resistant. These features make it a high-performance material for a wide range of industries.

CIRCULAR

WASTEA can be upcycle to a new products such as Wasment, Teabrick and Teafab LEARN HOW

exclusivity

Custom production with new colours or patterns is available for orders of 300 meters or more. These designs are exclusive to the customer and will not be reused for any other production.

SCALABLE

Competitive prices & scalability due to unlimited raw material supply

dimensions

Product sold in rolls, each measuring 1.40 meters by 25 meters.

Availability

The products featured in the binder are always in stock, with no minimum order requirement for these items.

Sustainable Camellia Plant

Turkey is the fourth-largest tea producer in the world and 90% of which is consumed domestically. Tea can be harvested up to four times a year. WASTEA has a long-term partnership with Çaykur, Turkey’s largest tea producer, ensuring an unlimited supply of tea waste.

WASTEA production facility is located just 20 km from the tea waste collection sites to help address environmental challenges.

Unlimited Source

Camellia tea waste, sourced from tea plants grown in Turkey. The plant requires no additional watering throughout its entire lifecycle, because of the geographical conditions of the Black Sea region of Turkey. It requires no chemicals or pesticides because of the high altitudes at which it grows. The tea waste derivatives come pre-dried, so no additional drying energy is needed before processing.

USEAGE AREAS

WASTEA can be used in a wide range of applications. By combining the most suitable base fabric with an upper layer containing a high percentage of plant or bio-based content, it is ideal for upholstery, furniture, decorative materials, and more.