Awards 2025

Chestnuts to upholstery: Monteiro Fabrics’ bio-innovation

Awards 2025 - Monteiro Fabrics

PEEL is Monteiro Fabrics’ bio-conceptual approach to PVC coating, incorporating chestnut waste to create a sustainable and high-performance fabric. Developed over 7 years in collaboration with chestnut producers in Portugal, PEEL offers a durable solution for upholstery with 65% plant-based content. The fabric meets the highest standards for upholstery while also providing environmental benefits such as faster biodegradation as well as lower impacts on climate change and resource use. PEEL is available on the market in eight colours, connecting design to nature.

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