In our continuous search for European plant-based leather, we chose OHOSKIN® to create the colors for the bags of our main collection. This 100% innovative Italian material is made from Sicilian oranges and cacti byproducts from the agri-food and cosmetic industries.

With Sicily producing a total of 1.3 million tons annually, OHOSKIN® transforms this waste into a luxurious and durable fabric by blending plant fibers with biopolymers and natural resins to create an eco-friendly bio-based compound, providing a high-quality and sustainable alternative to animal leather. The production process allows various degrees of colors, texture, softness and touch using renewable energy and minimizing the carbon footprint.

26 billion liters of wine are produced worldwide every year. Italy remains the top leader with 18% of the world’s total wine production. Naturally, these quantities offer a large amount of waste to decompose. During wine production, 10 liters of wine create 2.5 kg of ‘’waste’’ (grape marc consisting of the shells, cores, etc.). From that process, 1 square meter of grape leather can be produced.

Working in collaboration with Italian wineries, VEGEA® Grape Leather adds value to grape residue from the winemaking process. The manufacturing process begins with the extraction of bio-oil from the grape seeds and combining this with the stalks and other natural fibres from cultivation through a patented process, to fabricate a textured, supple leather-like material. VEGEA® Grape Leather is composed of 42% grape mass (vegetal, renewable and recycled raw materials) and of 58% Bio-PU (a blend of vegetal oils and polymers from corn and castor). The end product material is extremely breathable, high temperature resistant, water resistant, has good physical properties and highly sustainable, with grape marc, a by-product of the huge volumes of wine produced annually.

VEGEA® Grape Leather is REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) compliant and solvent free. Additionally, this material is GRS (Global Recycle Standard) certified, tested and largely innovative and sustainable in the European market. The leather is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, with no odour, no synthetic or polluting oils, and with minimal ecosystem impact.

The use of high-quality Swiss deadstock materials aligns with our values at Iman Ama. Schoeller® Re-fabric is an initiative developed by Schoeller which re-values discontinued and remnant fabrics from one of the most innovative Swiss textile manufacturers in the world. Schoeller® fabrics are known for their innovation in functional textiles, including water-repellent, breathable, and durable  properties, making them a top choice for premium products. 

Our linings are made from European, certified 100% hemp textile, guaranteed free of environmentally toxic products. Unlike cotton, hemp textile requires very little water and no additional chemical additives for its cultivation. Its harvest does not generate any waste since all parts of the plant are utilised for various uses. Additionally, its fibre is naturally antibacterial and durable. Hemp plants breathe more carbon dioxide than trees and can also remove other pollutants from the air. Hemp actually absorbs CO2 while it grows, making it a carbon negative crop. A super plant !

We are working to reduce the environmental impacts of our metal consumption by investing in low-impact recyclable metals of European origin. Our bags are adorned with customised Italian solid brass pieces - an alloy of copper and zinc. It is consciously chosen for its timeless qualities and workability. This hardware brings a fetish value to the bag and strengthens the design’s singularity. Our bags become a lucky charm charged with emotional value for the person who carries it.