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OUR MATERIALS

Selecting our materials means choosing high-quality, animal-free alternatives, carefully sourced for their craftsmanship and production standards.

Our creations feature innovative materials, designed and manufactured in Europe, with a strong focus on provenance and responsible transformation processes.

Matière Leap en gros plan, couleur cognac

LEAP®

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.

Plan rapproché du Sac Hagna en Leap, couleur cognac, tenu par une femme habillée en noir | Lubay Vegan Made in Belgium
Focus sur le matériau Liège naturel

CORK

Portefeuille homme en liège noir | Lubay Vegan Made in Belgium

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 - VEGEA®

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.

Sac Manhay en Grape Skin vin sur fond blanc | Lubay Vegan Made in Belgium
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:

  • 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.

Zoom sur le côté de la Banane en Grape Skin couleur vin | Lubay Vegan Made in Belgium
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