TEXTILE
Eco-Friendly,
Leather-like Textile
Gelatex has invented the first eco-friendly leather-like material that is 100% non-toxic, made of waste and is easily scalable.
It is made from gelatin nanofibers by up-cycling meat industry waste, an abundant and under-valued resource.
It is a unique material, different from any other, but closest to suede or leather.
Currently available for licensing only.
Gelatex x Stella Soomlais
The relationship with Estonia's most well-known fully circular leather bags and accessories brand Stella Soomlais was established in the early days of Gelatex in 2016. Stella Soomlais designers and crafters have tested the material multiple times in the manufacture of different products and are continuously giving us valuable feedback.
Website: https://www.stellasoomlais.com/
"What really caught my attention about Gelatex was its many positive sides such as sustainability, constant quality and that it comes in rolls."
–Anna Lehmusniemi
Founder & Designer at NO/AN
"What excites me the most about Gelatex is the scalability and even topography of the material, which in other words means smaller leftover percentage"
–Stella Runnel
Founder & Designer at Stella Soomlais
Benefits of Gelatex Leather-like Textile
Upcycled
Redesigned from
livestock waste
Sustainable
No toxic chemicals, little energy and water used in production
Comes in Rolls
Reduces material waste and saves your time
Stable Quality
No scratches, no thickness variations
Breathable
Structure of the mesh creates porous material
Lightweight
Thickness and weight can be customized
Cost Competitive
Zero Waste
Quick automated production keeps the cost down
There is no wastewater or solid waste from Gelatex production
The Process: From Waste To Textile
Re-Direct
01
Our core component is gelatin— a versatile yet undervalued byproduct of the livestock industry.
Gelatin Production
The livestock industry uses only 60% of slaughtered animals for meat. The other 40% is often discarded.
Re-Directed
Discarded waste includes bones, skin scraps and tendons that can be used to make gelatin – a natural versatile protein. Over 5 million tons of this material is currently incinerated in the EU only.
Gelatex Platform
At Gelatex, we use the gelatin that is upcycled from this waste as a core component of our natural, safe, and sustainable materials.
Spin
02
Gelatin is mixed into a solution.
We then use a proprietary nanofiber technology to spin gelatin into insoluble nanofibrous mesh.
Formulate
03
Once the mesh is created, the material will be treated with sustainable ingredients and laminated to give it a better durability and strength.
We mix a solution from gelatin
Then spin
nano-fibers
To build non-woven mesh
The mesh is finished with sustainable ingredients
And laminated with cotton for durability
