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Innovera HL Suede

single-component material textile

INNOVERA HL is a highly innovative material developed from plant proteins, biopolymers, and recycled rubber. Completely free of animal-derived components, it combines environmentally friendly production with the look and feel of genuine leather

HELLER- LEDER GmbH & Co. KG

Explanation of technical terms

Not every term is self-explanatory. To help you better understand the data, technical terms and abbreviations are explained on a separate overview page.

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Certifications

A - Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)

A - EU-Ecolabel (ECOL)

A,C - LWG Gold

C - OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

D - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX)

A - ISO 14001

D - ISO 9001

D - IATF 16949

Applications

clothing

shoes

accessories

furniture + object equipment

automotive + mobility

Origin & Composition

Germany Place of production

29 ± 2,4% Bio-based Bio-based carbon content

No harmful substances Harmful substances according to REACH | 04.02.2026

Biogenic Components

Soy United States

Corn United States

Place of production Origin country biogenic components

Use & Compositing conditions

Products

Special Feature

This material is a raw product without any finishing.

The material properties can be improved upon customer request. (see Innovera HC Fine Nappa)

Care Instructions

68 %

Performance

Application-independent measure for evaluating general performance in use

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11 %

Degree of disintegration

Degree of decomposition under composting conditions on a laboratory scale

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Additional Content

A joint venture between Modern Meadow and Thomas Strebost (owner of Heller) was established in early 2026 to produce dry white wine in Germany.

Modern Meadow will continue to produce the raw material (sheet-grade white wine) in the USA until the end of 2026. From autumn/late 2026 onwards, production will then take place at INNOVERA Europe in Germany.