Introducing Venture RPET: A Goat and Grain Leather Alternative
AX Materials is proud to release Venture RPET, a synthetic material that seamlessly blends softness, stretch, grip, durability, and water resistance. Designed to replace goat and grain leather, Venture RPET sets a new standard for sustainable, high-performance materials.
Proven Leather Alternative
Venture RPET offers the lightweight softness and high abrasion resistance that brands have come to expect from goat and grain leather. Crafted to fuse dependable aesthetics with outstanding performance, this material is considered a proven leather alternative. Even better, its sustainable manufacturing process offsets the environmental impact typically associated with leather production.
Through rigorous third-party testing, Venture RPET has demonstrated its ability to replicate the intrinsic qualities of natural leather. It meets and exceeds expectations for sustainability, aesthetics, and performance, making it a standout choice in the AX range of synthetic leather materials.
Sustainability Testing
HIGG Index: AX Venture RPET 0.70mm (Black) vs. Natural leather
Key Features:
- Advanced Durability: Engineered to endure wear and tear, Venture RPET is tested to withstand the same rigors as natural leather.
- Durability Testing:
- EN388 Abrasion & Tear (Level 2)
- ANSI ISEA-105 Abrasion (Level 4, 6,580 cycles)
- ASTM D3884 Taber Abrasion (1500+ cycles)
- Durability Testing:
- Engineered Water Resistance: The PU-coated surface is designed to repel water, ensuring performance in wet conditions.
- Water Resistance Test: AATCC TM127 Water Resistance Hydrostatic Pressure Test.
- Result = 1359 mmH2O
- Water Resistance Test: AATCC TM127 Water Resistance Hydrostatic Pressure Test.
- Enhanced Softness & Stretch: Mimicking the feel and flexibility of goat leather, Venture RPET is specifically designed for optimal performance in the palm and back of the hand.
- Sustainably Manufactured: Constructed with a 50% recycled base sourced from PET bottles, Venture RPET features PFAS/Fluorine-free water resistance and low DMFa levels that meet bluesign® requirements (<50ppm).
Embrace Sustainable Innovation with Venture RPET
AX Venture RPET proves that quality and sustainability can go hand in hand, offering a high-performance, eco-conscious alternative that enhances your gloves and reinforces responsible sourcing. Strong, flexible, and built for the future—it’s a material designed to move forward.