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A Spanish SME manufacturing high-end bags requires suppliers of new materials of organic origin (textiles, leather, fibers) that have the flexibility of natural fibers. Synthetic fibers are admissible as long as they have a circular-economy origin.

Summary

Profile Type
Business request
POD Reference
BRES20240524012
Term of Validity
27 May 2024 - 27 May 2025
Company's Country
Spain
Type of partnership
Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
An over-century-old Spanish company applying artisanal techniques to manufacturing different types of high-end fashionable and sustainable bags requires suppliers of new materials based on textiles, leather, and fibers that have the flexibility of natural fibers, primarily of organic origin. Synthetic fibers are also admissible as long as they have a circular-economy origin. The material sought should be 0.5 - 0.8 mm thick, flexible, and endure heat to be molded with steel and rubber molds.
Full Description
This is a Spanish company founded in 1880 with more than 4 generations of experience applying artisanal know-how and taste to the design and manufacturing of fashionable bags and handbags. The origin of the company was the production of utilitarian and decorative items based on braided palm and straw fibers, leather, iron, and other metals and alloys.

The artisanal know-how has been transmitted from one generation to the following one. Since 1980 it has been applied mainly to manufacturing high-end smart and casual fashionable bags and handbags.

The company designs and produces for all genders, despite women being its traditional market target. All the products are practically hand-made with 100% certified sustainable materials, either of organic or circular economy origin.

This Spanish company is committed to continuing manufacturing at its facilities in the Southeast of Spain. All products are 100% proof-track made in Spain to assure the highest quality and in pursuit of further social and environmental sustainability.

Without leaving aside its traditional and artisanal character, this company was always linked to innovation and the development of new materials and designs; making these 3 pillars its strengths: tradition, sustainability, and innovation, so all items manufactured by the company are designed and manufactured with a combination of good taste, quality, durability, know-how, environmental and social responsibility.

The Spanish SME requires partners that can supply new materials based on textiles, leather, and fibers that have the flexibility of natural fibers, primarily of organic origin. Synthetic fibers are also admissible as long as they have a circular-economy origin.

The thickness of the material sought should be between 0.5 and 0.8 mm to fit well into molds and avoid wrinkles, folds, creases, or furrows. It has to be flexible and withstand heat (maximum 350 degrees Celsius), as it will be molded with steel and rubber molds. Please get the images attached to see the type of mold used.
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 5: Gender EqualityGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGoal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
IPR description
The SME requires materials based on textiles, leather, and fibers that have the flexibility of natural fibers, primarily of organic origin.

Synthetic fibers are also admissible as long as they have a circular-economy origin.

The thickness of the material sought should be between 0.5 and 0.8 mm.

It has to be flexible to fit well into molds.

Heat endurance up to 350 degrees Celsius.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Manufacturers or suppliers of materials based on textiles, leather, and fibers that have the flexibility of natural fibers, primarily of organic origin.

Manufacturers or suppliers of synthetic fibers of circular-economy origin.
Type and Size of Partner
SME <=10SME 50 - 249SME 11-49Big company
Type of partnership
Supplier agreement

Call details

Coordinator required
Yes

Dissemination

Technology keywords
03005007 - Textile fibres02007018 - Advanced Textile Materials03004005 - Man-made fibres11009 - Creative products03005005 - Non weaving related to Textiles Technology
Market keywords
07004001 - Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery)09004003 - Textiles (synthetic and natural)
Targeted countries
All countries

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