Arkema and Authentic Material partner to offer innovative and more sustainable materials for the luxury goods market and beyond

The partnership leverages Arkema’s leadership position in the design, manufacture, and recycling of advanced bio-circular materials and the proprietary expertise of Authentic Material in leather recycling.

The new innovative compounds based on combinations of recycled leather and Rilsan^® polyamide 11 or Pebax^® TPE pellets, are produced by Authentic Material and sold under their Qilin™ brand. They can be easily transformed by 3D printing or traditional extrusion and molding processes.

Primary markets of focus include luxury goods, fashion and accessories, consumer electronics, and automotive interior, and sports equipment with several exciting product launches already completed with luxury brands in 2024.

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