FAQs
PELINOVA® AND HEVEA®
Which products can we make with Pelinova® ?
Pelinova® is a soft and flexible material that can perfectly be used for bags, footwear, garments and more.
Which products can we make with Hevea® ?
Hevea® specifications suit very well to small accessoires, small leather goods, upholstery and more.
Do you use Chrome in your materials ?
No. Chrome is only used in leather tanning. We use natural fibres in their composition and waterborne for the coating.
Why do you use waterborne coating ?
We chose this solution to obtain a more breathable material and avoid the use of solvents that can be harmful to health and the environment.
Is Pelinova® more expensive than genuine leather ?
No. Pelinova® is at least 30% less expensive than European genuine leather.
MANUFACTURING
Where is your material made ?
Our production plant is based in southern China (Guangzhou) to offer you a better alternative to conventional leather. We use the latest innovative manufacturing techniques to create high-quality next gen leather fibres.
Are your partner factories certified ?
It's important to us to ensure irreproachable working conditions and to value all our employees. That's why every year we are audited by TÜV SÜD to certify the quality of our production and the transparency of our company.
Is the quality of your material tested ?
All our materials are inspected before each launch to guarantee high quality and durability. Don't hesitate to contact us for more details about our processes.
WORKING WITH US
We have a project
If you have a project in mind, please fill out our contact form or send us a message to welcome@recycleather.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Do you manufacture finished products ?
Yes. We offer several services to help you with your project. We can design custom-made products according to your specifications, and we can also offer you customizable finished products by our partner company Francs-Bourgeois.
Can we select our own colors ?
Yes. We can develop your products in your own colors. You'll need to send us your technical data sheet with your color codes.
Can we get a samples book ?
Our sample book is available in Pelinova® and Hevea® quality. Please use our contact form to order so that we can process your request more quickly. In the request field, select "Order samples kit"
Find out more about our samples books on this page.