What Ohoskin does

Ohoskin is an Italian deep-tech materials company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Catania, Sicily, that manufactures premium bio-based and bio-attributed alternatives to animal leather. The company's patented circular-economy process transforms Sicilian orange and Sicilian prickly pear cactus agricultural by-products — combined with recycled polymers — into 18 distinct material variants organized in two product families: bio-based PU resins (Ortigia, Nappa, Lipari, and others, with up to 75-80% bio-based content verified by C14 analysis) targeting fashion, footwear, and accessories; and bio-attributed PVC resins (Salina, Filicudi, Panarea, Aci, and others, with up to 43% bio-based content RSB-certified) targeting automotive, marine, furniture, and high-demand interior applications. A separate non-fossil PVC formulation achieves a 90% carbon-emissions reduction versus virgin fossil-based PVC, and an independent Climate Partner cradle-to-gate analysis measured the material's carbon footprint at 2.57 kg CO2/sqm — the lowest among plant-based leather alternatives and 81-97% below conventional leather benchmarks.

The company generates revenue through two channels: a self-serve e-commerce storefront (ohoskin.com) selling material samples from €50/linear meter and finished accessory products (sample folders, limited-edition coasters with De Simone Ceramiche), and direct B2B enterprise sales via [email protected] for industrial custom production with minimum order quantities of 100 linear meters (bio-based) or 200 linear meters (bio-attributed). Customers span fashion and luxury brands (GANNI, Krocette, Miomojo, MoEa, Cheetah Stories, Nat-2), high-end audio (Sonus Faber), furniture and interior design (Sancal, Relleno Barcelona), and automotive (Microlino). All production is executed through a 100% Made-in-Italy supply chain with blockchain-based traceability via BlockVision. The company has raised approximately €400,000 across two pre-seed rounds (2021 and July 2024) led by Motor Valley Accelerator and CDP Venture Capital, and is preparing a seed round.

The company maintains an unusually dense certification portfolio — PETA-approved vegan, LAV VVV+ Animal-Free Fashion, REACH, PROP65, AB 2998, RSB, GOTS, GRS, USDA Organic, ISO, PFAS-free, phthalate-free — and has received institutional recognition including the ENI Joule for Entrepreneurship Special Mention from the President of Italy in 2023, Italian Design Day testimonial status in 2022, and selection for the Patricia Urquiola "among-all" installation at Heimtextil 2026. Operations are run by three co-founders (CEO Adriana Santanocito, COO Stefano Mazzetti, CTO Roberto Merighi) with 1-10 employees.

Name

Ohoskin

Legal name

OHOSKIN® srl

Website

https://ohoskin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ohoskin is an Italian deep-tech company (founded 2019, Catania) that manufactures patented bio-based and bio-attributed alternatives to animal leather from Sicilian orange and cactus by-products, serving fashion, footwear, automotive, furniture, and marine brands through direct B2B sales and an e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Bio-Based Leather Alternatives

NAICS

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (316), Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (316990), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Leather & Leather Products (3100), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Vegan/Alternative Material Goods Manufacturing (PU/Plant-based/Mycelium) (IMAOAHAH)

Keywords

• Bio-based materials
• Plant-based leather alternative
• Bio-attributed resins
• Circular economy textiles
• Sustainable coated fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Catania

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Material Sales (Rolls/Samples): Direct-to-buyer sales of Ohoskin materials (bio-attributed and bio-based resin product families) via the ohoskin.com e-commerce shop and direct B2B sales. Materials sold by linear meter (standard roll width 1.4m). Sample orders start at 1 linear meter. Bulk/custom orders handled via [email protected] with minimum order quantities of 100 linear meters (bio-based) or 200 linear meters (bio-attributed).
2. Finished Products: Sale of finished goods made with Ohoskin material, including Limited Edition Coasters (Ohoskin x De Simone), Sample Folders, and other branded collaborations sold directly through the online shop.
3. Industrial Supply / Custom Production: Large-scale industrial supply agreements for brands requiring custom colors, textures, or high volumes (100+ linear meters). Pricing negotiated per project, with economies of scale reducing per-meter cost as order volume increases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ohoskin manufactures and sells patented bio-based and bio-attributed resin materials that serve as sustainable, high-performance alternatives to animal leather, produced entirely in Italy from Sicilian orange and cactus agricultural by-products. The company offers two product families (18 variants total), plus accessory products such as sample folders and limited edition collaborations, supplied to fashion, footwear, automotive, furniture, and marine brands worldwide.

Product overview

Ohoskin is an Italian deep-tech company that has developed a patented premium alternative to animal leather made from Sicilian orange and cactus by-products. The company offers two core product families: (1) Bio-Attributed Resin Materials (PVC-based) including Salina, Salina Rio, Filicudi, Ustica, Panarea, Aci, and Galatea variants, designed for high-demand applications in automotive, marine, furniture, and fashion accessories; and (2) Bio-Based Resin Materials (PU-based) including Ortigia, Lipari, Nappa, Levanzo, Isola, Stromboli, Naxos, and Lampedusa variants, designed for fashion, footwear, accessories, and refined upholstery. Both product lines combine circular economy principles with industrial performance, featuring waterproof, flame retardant, and durable properties. The company also offers accessory products including a Sample Folder with 18 material samples and Limited Edition Coasters in collaboration with De Simone Ceramiche. All products are entirely manufactured in Italy through a 100% Italian supply chain and feature blockchain-based traceability via BlockVision platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ohoskin Bio-Attributed Resin Materials High-performance PVC-based leather alternative materials combining orange-based biopolymer with second-generation, phthalate-free vinyl. Designed for automotive, nautical, furniture, and fashion accessory applications requiring waterproof, flame retardant, UVA resistant, urine resistant, and durable properties. Sold by linear meter at 1.4m roll width; custom colors and textures available for orders of 200+ linear meters.
• Ohoskin Bio-Based Resin Materials Soft, flexible, and lightweight PU-based leather alternative materials combining polyurethane with orange-based biopolymers. Designed for fashion, footwear, accessories, and refined upholstery with smooth feel, stretchable and print-ready properties, and solvent-free production. Sold by linear meter; custom production available for orders of 100+ linear meters.
• Ohoskin Sample Folder A sample kit containing 9 bio-attributed and 9 bio-based resin material samples in 60x85mm format, accompanied by technical datasheets, company story materials, and a digital kit with high-resolution photos. Priced at €30.00 + VAT for designers and brands evaluating Ohoskin materials.
• Limited Edition Coasters - Ohoskin x De Simone Limited edition coasters made from Ohoskin Silver material featuring original De Simone Ceramiche prints, produced in numbered series. Each pair contains two differently designed coasters with dedicated packaging and guarantee card, priced at €20.00 + VAT per pair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint of 2.57 kg CO2 per square meter — 81% lower than Italy-tanned leather (14.7 kg/sqm), 97% lower than leather tanned elsewhere (up to 86 kg/sqm), and 34% lower than PU-based alternatives (3.92 kg/sqm)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Patricia UrquiolaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Patricia Urquiola, one of the most influential voices in contemporary design, selected Ohoskin for the among-all installation at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. Ohoskin Silver was used to craft a central zoomorphic sculpture, demonstrating Ohoskin's ability to perform under form, volume, tension, and spatial interaction requirements. This collaboration positions Ohoskin within international design discourse as a credible industrial material, not merely a sustainable alternative.
• ReCarbonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Ohoskin and ReCarbon announced a collaboration to create a new, elegant, lightweight, and sustainable material combining their respective innovations in circular economy solutions.
• Climate PartnercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2023Climate Partner conducted an independent, year-long cradle-to-gate carbon footprint analysis of Ohoskin's coated textile, measuring CO2 emissions per square meter. The analysis confirmed Ohoskin's 2.57 kg CO2/sqm footprint using verified scientific data banks (Ecoinvent, GEMIS), establishing Ohoskin as the lowest-impacting plant-based leather alternative.
• Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2022RSB certified Ohoskin's bio-attributed resin formulation, validating that the circular PVC component (made from recycled plastics and organic materials from forestry industry residues) meets rigorous sustainability standards with a fully transparent end-to-end supply chain.
• MoebeusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Moebeus (Tuscan circular economy consultancy using System Thinking and the Be-Circular tool) collaborated with Ohoskin through the ENI CBC Med STAND UP! Capacity Building Program. Moebeus validated Ohoskin's SDG alignment ( SDGs 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15) and provided strategic communication direction. The collaboration was presented as a case study at Ecomondo green technology expo and published in Procedia Environmental Science, Engineering, and Management.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Desserto: Mexico-based producer of cactus-based bio-leather alternatives supplying fashion, footwear, automotive, and furniture brands. Most direct competitor to Ohoskin given shared 'plant-residue to leather-substitute' model, comparable product performance claims, and overlapping target verticals.
• Ananas Anam (Piñatex): UK/Spain-based maker of Piñatex, a leather alternative made from pineapple leaf fiber. Comparable to Ohoskin as a plant-residue-to-leather substitute targeting fashion and footwear brands with sustainability positioning.
• MycoWorks: US-based producer of Fine Mycelium (Reishi) for luxury fashion and automotive upholstery. Direct competitor in the bio-based premium leather-alternative category with established partnerships (Hermès, Ligne Roset, GM) and significantly more capital raised.
• Bolt Threads (Mylo): US-based biotechnology company producing Mylo, a mycelium-based leather alternative with major brand partnerships (Stella McCartney, Adidas, Lululemon). Direct competitor in plant/biomaterial-based leather substitutes for fashion and footwear.
• Modern Meadow: US-based bio-materials company developing protein- and bio-based leather alternatives using fermentation and biotech processes. Direct competitor with broader R&D resources, focused on fashion and automotive interiors.
• Beyond Leather Materials: Denmark-based company producing LEAP, a leather alternative from apple waste. Direct competitor in the food-residue-to-leather category with comparable European design and sustainability positioning.

Emerging players

• Natural Fiber Welding: US-based materials company developing plant-protein-based alternatives to leather and plastic. Emerging player with overlapping sustainability-led narrative and a focus on industrial-scale material replacement.
• TômTex: US-based producer of bio-based material alternatives derived from mushrooms and seaweed. Emerging niche competitor in plant-based leather alternatives targeting fashion brands.
• Malai Eco: India-based manufacturer of Malai, a leather alternative made from coconut water and agricultural waste. Emerging regional player with similar bio-residue feedstock model and comparable sustainability credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Bader: Germany-based global leader in automotive leather and interior surfaces with established OEM relationships and large-scale tanned leather production. Broader incumbent overlapping with Ohoskin's automotive and furniture ambitions as a legacy alternative Ohoskin must displace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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