Authentic Material Information

Authentic Material is a French manufacturer of natural materials made from recycled leather. A noble material derived from food industry waste, leather combines tradition and sustainability, but its ecological impact remains a concern due to the effects generated during its production and end-of-life. Faced with the limitations of incineration and landfill, Authentic Material offers an industrial recycling solution, giving leather a second life and integrating its transformation into a circular and responsible economy. Using an exclusive continuous grinding process, protected by a robust patent portfolio, Authentic Material transforms leather deposits into a homogeneous submillimeter powder, the common basis of the QILIN and PHOENIX material ranges. The company does not produce recycled leather; it recycles leather. PHOENIX is a range of innovative materials created using only leather powder, without any binder. Through a thermopressing process combining heat and pressure, the flexible powder is transformed into a rigid material. Suitable for custom molding or machining, PHOENIX opens new possibilities for designers, artisans, and artists to create jewelry, decorative objects, and works of art, reinventing an iconic material with a contemporary and responsible approach. Authentic Material's QILIN range offers composites combining 50% leather powder with 50% recycled or bio-sourced polymers, providing an alternative to traditional plastics. Thanks to the controlled particle size of the leather powder, these reinforced materials exhibit excellent mechanical properties, controlled density, and compatibility with conventional plastic processing techniques. Ecologically, QILIN extends the life of leather, reduces the use of virgin plastics, and remains fully recyclable, while enabling the industrial production of several hundred tons of recycled leather per year through local and sustainable manufacturing.