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.

Oleatex™ is a next-gen material featuring an element known as “Biotex”. Derived from olive oil production waste in Turkey, the process to create this material sees this waste turned into a biopolymer, resulting in a triple-layered material with a bio-based PU top coating that is backed with cotton and viscose. Thanks to its look and feel, Oleatex can be used to create garments and goods traditionally made from virgin and recycled leather.

Oleatex™ is a trademark of Oleago®.

GANNI phased out the use of virgin-leather in 2023 to support its goal of slashing its carbon emissions 50% by 2027 (from a 2021 baseline). Read more about our goal in our Responsibility Report.