At Jo-Anne Vernay we pledge to only use biodegradable Fruit Fabrics using materials that are good for you & good for the planet.
"Our collections are made from Pineapples & Apples."
80%
Biodegradable
Made From
Pineapple Leaves
3-5 Year
Lifespan
Same Thickness
as Leather
Same Density as Leather
Opportunity for Farmers
Mixed with Recycled Materials
Made from Apple Waste
FRUIT FABRICS
VS
50-80% biodegradable
Made from fruit leaves & waste
Closed loop production
Minimal environmental impact
VS
Polyurethane
VS
5% biodegradable
Made of mostly toxic oils
Wasteful manufacturing process
Can cause health concerns
VS
Leather
2.5% biodegradable
Toxic chemicals used
High waste mass
Kills 2.3 billion animals
VS
Piñatex and AppleSkin both sought to create alternatives to vegan leather and animal leathers, using fruit to crate a plastic free non-woven textiles that could maintain a low environmental footprint throughout its life cycle.
Piñatex is made using a patented process called decortication, which is done at the plantation by the farming community
Piñatex has developed the first automated decorticating machine to assist with this process, allowing farmers to utilize greater quantities of their waste leaves.
AppleSkin is made from apple waste products consisting of the peel, body, and fibers of the apple
The dried product is transformed into ecological paper, made using 15% apple waste, that reduced the CO2 impact by 20%-25% compared to other papers.
FAQs
Is Piñatex Vegan Leather?
Piñatex is not a vegan leather; instead, it is a plant based product derived from pineapples leaves.
Is AppleSkin Vegan Leather?
AppleSkin is bio-based material made using the leftover pomace and peel from the fruit juice and compote industry.
Is Piñatex Biodegradable?
Piñatex substrate is made of natural fibers and polylactic acid fibers, which is 100% biodegradable. The coating is not biodegradable; instead, it is sustainably produced with a bio-based coating in the works. Pinatex is 80% biodegradable through proper disposal.
Is AppleSkin Biodegradable?
AppleSkin 50% fossil-fuel derived, being a synthetic material. AppleSkin is generally considered a more sustainable alternative than animal and synthetic leather, a biodegradable product.
Is Piñatex Waterproof?
Our premiere design's original Piñatex material is water-resistant, making it a repellent to rain but not waterproof.
Is AppleSkin Waterproof?
AppleSkin is a commercially viable with the help of Frumat, this ecological, breathable, waterproof and durable fabric.