Vegea marks 10 years and expands GrapeSkin production

In a March 2026 press release, Vegea announced that it had marked its 10th anniversary and expanded production of GrapeSkin, its Italian biomaterial made from wine-making by-products such as skins, seeds, and stalks.

According to Vegea, the industrial expansion added upgraded infrastructure and new production units. The company says this increase in capacity improves output, product availability, and delivery times for brands looking to reduce fossil-based materials.

What stands out

• Vegea says the expansion preserves GrapeSkin's existing material specifications and bio-based profile while increasing output.
• The company positions GrapeSkin as a circular material that turns agricultural by-products from wine-making into higher-value biomaterials.
• Vegea highlights previous visibility for GrapeSkin through projects and applications with brands including Calvin Klein, Diadora, and Bentley.

Founded in 2016 by chemist Francesco Merlino, Vegea describes its work as combining agriculture, green chemistry, and textile manufacturing within a circular-economy framework. The material is presented as an option for fashion, interiors, and automotive applications.

Merlino said the expansion means "more capacity, more continuity, and stronger support" for brands pursuing circular materials strategies.

You can learn more at Vegea.

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