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NEXT-GEN VEGAN MATERIALS FOR OUR BAGS

Every Lubay bag is born from next-gen vegan materials, rigorously selected within the European Union. No compromises: we prioritise innovation and transparency to create bags made in Belgium with exceptional properties.

Matière Leap en gros plan, couleur cognac

LEAP® - Next-Gen Vegan Material

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  • Origin: Developed by a Danish company from European apple waste

  • Manufacturing: Germany, 91% bio-based composition (USDA)

  • Certifications: Vegan Society

  • Benefits: Unique texture, resistance, environmental commitment

In March 2025, we are introducing Leap® into our selection of materials.

 

Developed by Beyond Leather in Denmark and manufactured in Germany, Leap® is made from upcycled European apple waste, transformed into an innovative material with unique properties.

 

It stands out with its 91% USDA Certified Biobased Content and its official vegan certification from the Vegan Society.

Close-up of the Hagna Bag in Leap, Cognac color, held by a woman dressed in black | Lubay Vegan & Made in Belgium
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Men's Black Cork Wallet | Lubay Vegan & Made in Belgium

NATURAL CORK - Ancestral Material

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  • Origin: Portugal, harvested without felling trees

  • Properties: Lightweight, waterproof, 9-year regeneration

  • Certifications: PETA Vegan Approved, OEKO-TEX®

  • Benefits: Used since Antiquity, comfort, ethics

Our natural cork is harvested in Portugal without cutting down any trees — only the bark is removed, and the tree regenerates over 9 years. This age-old craft protects the forest and supports CO₂ absorption.

 

Key features:

  • Lightweight, soft to the touch, and highly durable

  • Naturally waterproof

  • No polyurethane: mounted on recycled cotton/polyester fabric

  • Certified: PETA – Vegan Approved and OEKO-TEX®

 

A centuries-old material, used since Antiquity, that combines comfort, ethics, and longevity.

Photo de la matière Grape Skin, couleur vin avec des bouteilles de vin et du raisin

GRAPE SKIN® - Italian Vegan Innovation

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  • Origin: Recycled grape residues (55% pomace)

  • Manufacturing: Italy, respectful process

  • Certifications: REACH, GRS, PETA Vegan Approved

  • Benefits: Grained or smooth texture, water resistance, easy care

Manhay Bag in Wine Grape Skin on White Background | Lubay Vegan & Made in Belgium

Grape Skin®, developed and produced in Italy by VEGEA, gives a second life to grape residues from the winemaking industry. This innovative material, with its refined aesthetic, combines elegance, resilience, and a more conscious approach to production.

 

Key features:

  • Soft, grained texture with subtle highlights

  • Wear- and water-resistant, can be waterproofed

  • Easy care: just wipe gently with a soft cloth

  • Purpose-driven: made with 55% recycled grape marc

  • Certified: REACH, GRS (Global Recycled Standard), and PETA – Vegan Approved

 

How it’s made:

  1. Collection: skins, seeds, and grape residues

  2. Transformation: blended with grape seed oil and a water-based polyurethane (less polluting and safer for health)

  3. Plant-based dyeing, then applied to a recycled polyester base

 

The result? An innovative material with no compromise between style, values, and performance.

Tissu canvas de coton couleur bordeaux

FABRICS

The fabrics used for the linings are all made in Europe, 100% cotton and OEKO-TEX® certified. From March 2025, our linings are also GOTS certified.

Banane en Grape Skin couleur vin, vue du haut | Lubay Vegan Made in Belgium

ZIPPERS

​Our Zippers:

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  • They are made in Belgium in a factory located in Kortrijk

  • Their strength: very resistant, they are used in particular in the industry of work clothes and shoes in equipment for the emergency and military services.

  • Their products meet the most stringent standards, such as DIN, BS, NFG, OEKO-TEX® and others.

Close-up of the side of the Banana Bag in Wine Grape Skin | Lubay Vegan Made in Belgium
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