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LOVR™ 1.1 "smooth" 0,8 mm col. brown 1 sqm.

LOVR™ 1.1 "smooth" 0,8 mm col. brown 1 sqm.

€21,01 EUR
€21,01 EUR
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LOVR™ by Revoltech — material summary

LOVR™ is a plant-based, plastic-free material developed by Revoltech, a TU Darmstadt spin-off in Germany. It is made primarily from European industrial hemp agricultural residues—by-products of hemp cultivation that would otherwise be left in the fields—combined with natural additives including waxes, pigments and bio-based glues. The current production version is described by revoltech as 60% hemp fibre and 99% bio-based, with certification under the USDA BioPreferred® Programme.

It is suitable for fashion applications (small accessories mainly) and also positioned as structured inlay for leather goods

Material composition and environmental profile

LOVR™ is designed as a single-layer material and contains:

• No plastics
• No animal-derived inputs
• No synthetic binders
• Bio-based components and natural additives throughout the material system

The hemp fibres are sourced from traceable European agricultural residue streams, primarily from industrial hemp grown for seed production. According to Revoltech, using these residues does not require additional agricultural land or resources.

The material has a reported cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 2.54 kg CO₂e/m², which is much lower comparing any conventional leather materials. Revoltech also reports that LOVR™ fully broke down within 320 days in a natural green-waste composting trial at the Botanical Garden Darmstadt. The company explicitly notes that this result was observed under natural composting conditions and is not certification under EN 13432.

Performance

LOVR™ is designed as a durable material for real product applications. The latest published test data include:

• Thickness: 0,8 mm
• Area weight: approximately 770 g/m²

For a sample of 1mm thick with ~1000 g/m2

• Abrasion resistance: no pitting after 402,400 Martindale cycles
• Flex resistance: very slight change after 10,000 flexes
• Dry colour fastness to rubbing: grade 5
• Wet colour fastness to rubbing: grade 4–5
• Water vapour permeability: 28.24 mg/cm²
• Tensile strength: 7.26 MPa lengthwise and 5.15 MPa crosswise
• Elongation at break: 7.5% lengthwise and 25.7% crosswise

The results are reported by Revoltech as tests conducted under standardised conditions on material from the latest industrial production run.

Processing and applications

LOVR™ is designed to work with existing industrial production equipment and machinery, reducing the need for manufacturers to make significant changes to their production processes.

The material can be:

• pressed;
• sanded to create a soft suede-like surface;
• embossed;
• perforated;
• coloured with natural pigments;
• sewn;
• laminated;
• moulded or pressed into shape.
 

Circularity

LOVR™ has been designed with end-of-life considerations in mind. Its single-layer structure enables recycling, and the company reports biodegradation under active composting conditions.

The important distinction is that LOVR™ is not intended to biodegrade during normal product use. According to revoltech, degradation requires appropriate conditions involving heat, moisture and microbial activity. This is an important feature for a durable product material: the material is designed to remain stable during use but can break down under suitable end-of-life conditions.

Awards

German Sustainability Award 2025, German Ecodesign Award 2025, German Design Award 2025, TechtextilInnovation Award 2024 and Green Product Award 2024.

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