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We’ve answered some common questions at the bottom of this page, so feel free to check them out first. If you still need help, we’d love to hear from you!
Our material is built on grain byproducts. The composition is:
60% grain byproducts, 30% plant polymers, 5% plant oils, <5% natural ingredients including colorants, <1% bioPU top coat.
ELEVATE can be plastic-free or have 1% biopu as a topcoat. When we apply a topcoat, it is for applications where very high durability is needed or adjustments in appearance such as super glossy. When used, the coating amounts to less than 1% of the total composition (thickness is 15 microns).
We tested two formulations of ELEVATE in accordance with ASTM D5338. In just 6 months, one formulation degraded 33% and the second degraded 70%.
Please fill out the contact form above to connect with our team to order material.
MOQ for stock material is fifteen square feet, plus shipping and handling. We have intentionally set our MOQs low so our material is attainable to all. For custom materials, we can prototype sheets before full roll production.
Yes, ELEVATE is very customizable. The material can be manufactured in any color and can be finished with any pattern from fine to heavy grain and exotics. The standard thickness is 0.8mm – 1.2mm but we can do custom thicknesses.
Pricing varies based on quantity and if any customization is needed. Please contact us via the form above for pricing based on your needs.
Uncaged’s material is highly durable and suitable for accessories.
ELEVATE exceeds 10,000 cycles in Martindale Abrasion, 16 hours in Water Resistance Testing, 100,000 cycles in Bally Flex and more.
Our full performance test report can be provided on request.
Our initial market is the fashion industry, specifically small leather goods (wallets, handbags, etc). We are also working with automotive, apparel and home goods companies to achieve the specifications needed for these applications.
We can offer stock material on demand. Please inquire via the form above for custom material lead time, which varies depending on the specifications needed.
UNCAGED in headquartered outside New York City and all production is in the United States.
Uncaged’s BioFuze platform uses plant protein as the backbone and fuses in bio-based elements that each provide unique characteristics. With our technology platform, we can tune our formulation to meet different performance specifications.
There are no toxic chemicals in ELEVATE. We have passed a full panel of chemical testing, and we can provide confirmation reports during an engagement.
Absolutely. Our mission is to provide a sustainable and humane material. Everything Uncaged produces will always be vegan.
Yes. Across the board, ELEVATE is significantly more sustainable than animal leather from GHG emissions to water use and more. Also, there is no waste water or toxic chemicals in the production of ELEVATE. See our Impact page for more details, and we are happy to share our full LCA during an engagement.
Yes, absolutely! We work with brand and factory partners around the world.
It is possible for ELEVATE to be returned to Uncaged and broken down to be used again if the product has been designed to be disassembled. There is currently no external infrastructure to recycle ELEVATE.
