Danish company Beyond Leather Materials has launched a new variant of Leap, its sustainable leather alternative made from upcycled apple waste.
Called Leap Flex, the new material is designed for applications that require extra stretch, flexibility, and durability. It is said to have an elongation rate of 130%, tensile strength of 8 MPa (350N), and proven flex resistance up to 50,000 times.
Leap Flex has been engineered for applications such as upholstered furniture and curved, complex forms. It aims to stretch further without compromising on aesthetics or durability.
To complement the launch, Beyond Leather has also introduced two new colors for the material, Burgundy and Macchiato Beige.
“Sustainable design should never limit creativity”
In 2024, Beyond Leather Materials launched its first full-scale production line in Germany, transitioning away from R&D and becoming a fully operational B2B supplier. The same year, Leap earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label due to its 91% biobased content.
Following the launch of the production line, Beyond Leather announced a partnership with sustainable manufacturing facility Veshin to create products for various markets, including the fashion, home, and furniture sectors. A few months later, the company entered into a collaboration with furniture house TAKT to create high-quality furniture combining Scandinavian design with environmentally friendly materials.
“At Beyond Leather Materials, we’ve always believed that sustainable design should never limit creativity,” says the company. “That’s why we’re introducing Leap Flex, a more adaptable version of our signature material, Leap®.”
