This material is part of our Fabric of the Future initiative, set up in 2019 to research, develop and invest in innovative materials that are paving the way for the future of fashion. Learn more about the material.

Innovative alternative to synthetic materials

Made by Turkish-based Oleago®

Oleatex™ is an innovative alternative to synthetic materials, using olive oil production waste in Turkey. This material is crafted by blending the byproducts of olive oil production to form a bio-based polyurethane (PU) top coating and then bonding it to textile backings such as cotton, viscose and recycled polyester. By repurposing waste from the olive oil industry, Oleatex™ transforms what would typically be discarded into a material that reduces the need for plastic-based components.