Renature Materials

Renature develops Phyli®, a 100% plant-based flexible material, derived from agricultural by-products, offering luxury manufacturers a solvent-free, plastic-free and fully circular alternative to animal leather and synthetic leather that works directly on existing production lines.

Renature’s breakthrough lies in a proprietary solvent-free extrusion process that reproduces the chemistry of animal leather, combining tanning and shaping in a single step, converting 1kg of raw material into 1kg of Phyli® with no chemical alteration and minimal water consumption, delivering a noble touch, customisable texture and mechanical properties comparable to leather at -90% GHG emissions.

The solution integrates into luxury supply chains through direct material sales, co-development and bespoke service, with no process disruption for subcontractors. From replacing animal and synthetic leather in luxury packaging and small leather goods to unlocking a fully traceable, compostable and recyclable material supply chain, Renature transforms the way the luxury, fashion and furniture industries access high-performance flexible materials, without the animal or petrochemistry of yesterday

Key facts

• Phyli® combines proteins and plant tannins from agricultural co-products: 0% plastic, 100% natural materials
• −90% greenhouse gas emissions compared with animal leather
• Up to 180% elongation before breaking, the most flexible material of its kind on the market
• Stable from 25% to 85% relative humidity at 50 °C for several days
• Highly abrasion-resistant, with zero microplastic release
• Can be cut, laminated and thermoformed; available with or without textile backing, 50 cm width
• Applications: premium packaging, retail displays, stationery and accessories, interior design, technical product surfaces