Authentic Material
Transforming leather waste into sustainable composites for circular manufacturing in fashion, luxury, and industrial innovation.
- biotechnology
- sustainable development goals
- climate tech
- radar de l'innovation
- tech for business
- observatoire industrial tech
- observatoire greentech
- circular economy
- waste reduction
- observatoire deeptech
- advanced materials
- clean industry
- greentech
- biomaterials
- energy and greentech
- participations bpifrance
- textile industry
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| % profit margin | (647 %) | (190 %) | (33 %) | (109 %) | - | - |
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Source: Company filings or news article
Authentic Material is a French circular economy startup pioneering the transformation of industrial leather waste into sustainable composite materials. By recovering high-quality leather offcuts from luxury, fashion, and automotive sectors, the company creates eco-engineered, customisable materials that meet demanding standards in design, durability, and performance.
Founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, Authentic Material combines cutting-edge green chemistry with a patented process that preserves the identity and properties of natural leather, while avoiding the need for harmful resins or adhesives. The result is a new class of materials that can be moulded, shaped, and integrated across various industries — from fashion accessories and luxury packaging to sporting goods and automotive interiors.
Authentic Material operates within a closed-loop logic, working directly with major brands and manufacturers to collect raw materials and co-design sustainable alternatives tailored to their applications. Its approach is deeply aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, promoting waste reduction, material reuse, and a lower environmental footprint across the value chain.
The company has received recognition for its innovation and impact, and continues to expand its collaborations with industry leaders committed to sustainable transformation. By replacing virgin raw materials with upcycled natural leather fibres, Authentic Material offers a responsible path forward for sectors seeking both environmental credibility and high-performance design.
Keywords: circular economy; sustainable materials; leather upcycling; composite materials; eco design; fashion tech; luxury innovation; green chemistry; B2B; SDG 12; industrial reuse; France; customisable materials; sustainable manufacturing.