What MABEL does

Mabel Industries, legally registered as Mabel Srl, is an Italian specialty materials manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered in Prato, Italy. The company designs and manufactures advanced synthetic and bio-based materials for the fashion, furniture, medical, and industrial sectors, with three primary product lines: UPPEAL™ sustainable materials derived from vegetable processing waste (notably apple byproducts), high-performance coated fabrics for medical and healthcare applications (pressure injury prevention systems, healthcare furniture, clinical equipment), and technical coatings for industrial uses (labels, construction PU films, CIPP pipe applications, automotive coatings). Core technology comprises advanced coating, lamination, gravure printing, and embossing capabilities, with ISO 9001 certification supporting full traceability and batch-level functional testing.

The company operates a B2B enterprise sales model, with revenue generated through direct manufacturer relationships across regulated and industrial verticals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with all sales initiated through a website contact form segmented by product line. UPPEAL™ materials are now produced by Coronet Group under a co-production arrangement, following Mabel's 2024 acquisition by Coronet. The company monetizes primarily through one-time product sales of engineered materials rather than licensing or subscription models.

Mabel's strategic positioning combines 45+ years of Italian manufacturing heritage with research-driven sustainable innovation, targeting customers who require either regulatory-grade medical/industrial performance or environmentally differentiated alternatives to conventional polyurethane-based synthetic leather. Its distribution is global in scope but executed through direct enterprise engagement, with no evidence of public listing, venture capital, or private equity ownership beyond the Coronet Group parent relationship.

Name

MABEL

Legal name

Mabel Srl

Website

https://mabelindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mabel Industries is an Italian manufacturer of advanced synthetic and bio-based materials founded in 1978, serving fashion, furniture, medical, and industrial customers. Its portfolio includes UPPEAL™ sustainable materials derived from apple processing waste, plus medical and industrial coated fabrics, sold B2B via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles and Coated Fabrics

NAICS

Textile Product Mills (314)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated & Laminated Base Fabric Mills (Pre-finish Substrates) (IMAOABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Synthetic leather materials
• Coated technical fabrics
• Bio-based materials
• Industrial textile coatings
• Medical coated textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Campi Bisenzio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Textile Materials Sales: B2B sales of high-performance coated fabrics for medical and healthcare applications including pressure injury prevention systems, healthcare furniture, and medical devices. Revenue generated through direct manufacturer relationships.
2. Industrial Textile Materials Sales: Sales of technical coatings and films for industrial applications including labels, construction PU films, CIPP applications, and automotive materials. One-time product sales to industrial customers.
3. Sustainable Materials (UPPEAL™): Eco-sustainable materials derived from vegetable processing waste (apple waste) sold to leather, footwear, and paper industries. Materials produced by Coronet under the UPPEAL™ family brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mabel Industries designs and manufactures advanced synthetic and bio-based coated fabrics and films for B2B customers in fashion, footwear, furniture, bookbinding, medical, and industrial sectors. Its portfolio is organized into product lines — UPPEAL™ Sustainable (materials derived from apple processing waste), Medical (high-performance coated fabrics for healthcare), Industrial (technical coatings for construction, automotive, labels, CIPP), and Bookbinding — sold via direct enterprise sales relationships.

Product overview

Mabel Industries is a materials manufacturer producing advanced synthetic and bio-based materials for fashion, furniture, and technical applications. The company's portfolio centers on the UPPEAL™ family of sustainable materials derived from vegetable processing waste, alongside two primary product lines: Medical (high-performance coated fabrics for healthcare environments) and Industrial (technical coatings for construction, automotive, and specialty applications). Italian craftsmanship meets research-driven innovation, with all UPPEAL™ materials now produced by Coronet Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UPPEAL™: Sustainable materials family derived from vegetable processing waste, including apple waste, for leather, footwear, and paper industries.

Products and services

• UPPEAL™ Sustainable Materials Eco-sustainable coated materials derived from vegetable processing waste (apple processing by-products) that offer mechanical resistance comparable to conventional synthetic fabrics, serving the leather alternative, footwear, and paper industries.
• Medical Product Line

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.28 kg CO₂ saved per kg of apple residuals used (vs. polyurethane)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core and core.

• Coronet Groupflagship/coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, Mabel became part of Coronet Group, an international industry leader described as having a modern, green and digital soul. This acquisition positions Mabel within a broader industry ecosystem.
• CoronetcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCoronet produces all UPPEAL™ materials. This is a manufacturing partnership where Coronet manufactures the sustainable materials under Mabel's technology and brand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Asahi Kasei (Lamous): Japanese chemical group producing Lamous artificial leather from ultra-fine fiber nonwovens for footwear, automotive interiors, and apparel. Comparable as a major manufacturer of coated and non-woven leather substitutes.
• Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Mewc/Clarino): Japanese chemicals/materials major producing Clarino artificial leather and Mewc microfiber suede for footwear, automotive interiors, and apparel. Comparable as a large incumbent in synthetic leather and coated textile substrates.
• Toray Industries (Ultrasuede): Japanese producer of Ultrasuede brand non-woven suede-like material for fashion, automotive, and interior applications. Comparable as a large established manufacturer of premium synthetic leather alternatives.
• Teijin Cordley: Subsidiary of Teijin Group producing eco-friendly artificial leather from recycled polyester for footwear and apparel. Comparable as a major coated-textile producer with a sustainability angle.

Direct peers

• Coronet Group: Italian parent company of Mabel that now manufactures all UPPEAL™ materials and produces a broad portfolio of coated fabrics and leather alternatives. Directly comparable as a coated technical textiles manufacturer serving fashion, footwear, and industrial end-markets.
• Alcantara S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of high-end synthetic suede (microfiber-based coated material) for fashion, automotive, furniture, and consumer electronics. Directly comparable as a premium Italian coated-fabric producer with overlapping end-use applications.

Emerging players

• Ananas Anam (Piñatex): UK-based startup producing Piñatex, a leather alternative made from pineapple leaf fiber. Comparable as an emerging bio-based material supplier targeting fashion and footwear brands, mirroring Mabel's UPPEAL™ positioning.
• Bolt Threads (Mylo): US biotech company producing Mylo, a mycelium-based leather alternative, plus other bio-materials for fashion and apparel brands. Comparable as an emerging bio-material innovator competing for the same sustainable fashion/footwear customers as Mabel.
• MycoWorks: US-based biotech company producing Fine Mycelium (Reishi) leather alternatives via fungal fermentation for fashion and automotive applications. Comparable as a competing bio-based leather alternative targeting the same premium sustainable fashion segment as UPPEAL™.
• Desserto: Mexican company producing cactus-based (nopal) leather alternatives for fashion, automotive, and furniture applications. Comparable as a small-to-mid emerging bio-leather alternative supplier with similar sustainability story and target end-markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mabelindustries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mabel-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/mabelindustries

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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