AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Responsible Consumption & Production
KEYWORDS
Sustainable Material, Alternativ to Leathers
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
DESIGNED BY
Carmen Hijosa, Ananas Anam
WEBSITE
http://www.ananas-anam.com/
Pinatex
A natural and sustainable material which can be used as a alternative to leathers.
Made from pineapple leaf fibres, Piñatex™ is a branded natural and sustainable material which can be used as an alternative to existing textiles and leathers.
Developed and manufactured by Ananas Anam, the aim is to provide a unique and innovative textile that promotes social, cultural and ecological development.
The philosophy is to establish a strong circular economy by developing a commercially successful business that supports local farming communities. Piñatex is a strong, versatile, breathable, soft, light, flexible textile that can be easily printed on, stitched and cut. Piñatex is being made into footwear and fashion accessories and can be used in interiors, furnishings and the car and aeronautic industries. Piñatex harnesses advanced technologies to create a totally sustainable high performance natural textile. Piñatex provides new additional income for farmers while creating a vibrant new industry for pineapple growing countries.