I came across this company years ago. I don’t exactly remember how, but this has changed how I see leather today. Piñatex®, the fabric which ANANAS ANAM produces, has been created by Dr Carmen Hjosa from Spain. She also runs the whole company. Their product is made of pineapple leaves, mainly leftovers. In addition to sustainability, soft and durable touch, the fabric can be admired for its leather/suede look. You have probably heard about big guys using it, like HM, BOSS, PAUL SMITH or HOTEL HILTON with a ‘World’s First Vegan Hotel Suite’. Afterwards, many smaller companies, followed by beautiful places and artists, joint the community and ANANAS ANAM started selling their stuff per meter. How cool is that?
Everything started with Dr Carmen Hijosa who was how toxic leather production is. As a result, she worked for seven years in R&D at Royal College of Art, while doing her PhD in textiles.
To put it clearly, the variation of textiles is endless. Their quality is generally high, but it is essential to match the appropriate thickness with the purpose of your project. Also, since the fibres are natural and since users can compost them after use, you need to choose the kind of Piñatex® that suits your needs best.
SHORTCUT:
WHY?
There is a plenty of reasons to go for Piñatex®, pick yours.
Ananas Anam’s path to success is fascinating to watch and support. However, in order to help such companies achieve a closed-loop in many different areas, everyone needs to support them in their progress, not only when they win but also when they grow.
Given these points, choose your reason, check their answers and responsibilities regarding Ananas Anam’s social and environmental impact, as well as their circular economy with the Cradle to Cradle Certified®.
FOR WHOM?
Luckily, even small companies can approach and buy smaller amounts of their beautiful textiles.
HOW MUCH?
Firstly, Swatch Cards (samples) for €30.00.
Secondly, you can pre-order the fabric from the ORIGINAL Collection for €50.00 per 1 linear meter x 1.55 meter.
Thirdly, you can pre-order the fabric from the METALLIC Collection for €58.00 per 1 linear meter x 1.55 meter.
Fourthly, you can pre-order the fabric from the MINERAL Collection for €55.00 per 1 linear meter x 1.55 meter.
Fifthly, you can pre-order the fabric from the PERFORMANCE Collection for €35.00 per 1 linear meter x 1.55 meter.
Not to mention Digital Catalogue which is for free.
WHERE?
Last but not least, they send their fabric pretty much everywhere. All orders are shipped from Spain, so obviously, the whole EU can get these goodies pretty fast and at a good price.
If you live elsewhere, you need to check with UPS, which takes over all the shipments.
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