ECO-RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS
The materials we use have a much lower environmental impact than those derived from livestock farming.
Our collections are designed primarily using bio-based materials such as bamboo, mushrooms, apples and cereals.
Our Vegan Bucks (microsuedes) are made from recycled plastic bottles, as is the inner lining of our bags and accessories, also made from recycled materials.
For our metal parts, clasps, buckles and accessories, we choose durable, high-quality materials such as Brass and Zamak.
The Bamboo
A light and responsible plant-based material.
Since July 2025, we have been using Bamboo in our designs.
This plant fibre combines flexibility, strength and lightness. Innovative and high-performance, it has a low environmental impact and fits in perfectly with our ethical approach.
For the first time in France, a vegan leather goods brand is offering a Bamboo collection.
At Ashoka Paris, we see innovation as a responsibility.
This material embodies our desire to offer sustainable alternatives without compromising on elegance.
MYLO™️
Mycelium
Mylo™ is a sustainable leather alternative made from mycelium, the underground root-like structure of mushrooms. Soft, durable, and animal-free, Mylo™ has undergone over 5,000 iterations to provide the beloved properties of leather without the environmental impact. The mycelium used to make Mylo™️ is grown in less than two weeks inside a vertical farming facility powered by 100% renewable electricity.
ASHOKA Paris is proud to be the first French brand to offer products made from this new mycelium-based plant alternative.
APPLE SKIN™️
apple waste
Since April 2018, we have been using APPLE SKIN™️ in our creations, an innovative and biosourced material.
It is produced from apple waste that grows in the orchards of Bolzano in northern Italy. Dried and reduced to powder, it is then sent to a factory in Florence to be transformed into APPLE SKIN™️.
A first in France; an apple handbag!
In April 2018, during the launch of Ashoka Paris at Veggie World, we had unveiled the 1st French bag made of Apple Skin; the Eclipse model.
BIO-NAPPA
Cereal based
The Bio-Nappa we use in our sneakers is made from cereals. PETA approved and cruelty free, our Bio-Nappa is derived from plant resources.
The material is obtained through the use of bio-polyols from non-food, non-GMO grains, combined with textiles from natural or recycled materials.
The use of certified raw materials guarantees its composition: FSC certified viscose or GRS certified recycled polyester.
RECYCLED IMITATION SUEDE
Recycled microsuede
This is a recycled polyester-based material (61%) with a soft, velvety feel and a stunning appearance.
Recycled lining
PET
For the inside of our bags and wallets, we have opted for a fabric lining made from PET, which comes from the recycling of plastic bottles.
The collected bottles are taken to collective sorting centres where they are regenerated into granules. These granules are returned to the industrial circuit to be transformed into new plastic bottles or, as in our case, into linings for bags and wallets.
On average, it takes 2 to 3 PET bottles to make one of our bags.
ECO-NAPPA
This is a polyurethane which, although synthetic, is a more environmentally friendly material than materials of animal origin.
Its feel, look and quality are exceptional. Eco-nappa has proven itself both in terms of resistance and durability.
MAINTENANCE
Do not use chemicals on your Ashoka Paris bag, wallet or belt.
Clean your eco-nappa (leatherette) or Apple Skin bag, wallet or belt with a damp cloth, or even with slightly soapy water.
For micro suede models, you can scrub with a soft, damp brush, such as a crepe brush.