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What Is Appleskin™ Vegan Leather? A Complete Guide

What Is Appleskin™ Vegan Leather? A Complete Guide

Appleskin™ vegan leather is a bio-based vegan leather made from apple pomace, the pulp and skins left over after apples are pressed for cider, juice and compote. It is soft, hardwearing and cruelty-free, and we use it in all of our Mary Wyatt belts and harnesses. 

What is Appleskin™ made from?

Appleskin™ is made from apple pomace and a recycled core. Each layer has a different job:

  • The surface: apple pomace discarded by the beverage industry, including cider, juice and compote production.
  • The inner core: wood pulp and recycled plastic bottles, which give the material its strength and structure.

That makes it a bio-based and recycled blend, not a fully plant-based material. The material is produced by Vegatex and is an eco-friendly alternative to leather that is both soft and hardwearing.

How does Appleskin™ look, feel and wear?

Appleskin™ is both soft and hardwearing, and the version we use is premium and ultra-heavy. That weight matters for belts because they take daily stress at the buckle, the holes and the hardware.

What that means in practice:

  • Weight and structure: the heavy strap is designed to carry chains, studs and O-rings.
  • Hand-feel: soft to the touch and hardwearing.
  • Hardware-friendly: it carries heavy details well, from the Axis's detachable chain to the Dev's four rows of pyramid studs.
  • Finish: it carries embossed branding, as on the Axis's branded strap end and the Havoc's embossed design.

How to care for your Mary Wyatt Appleskin™ Vegan Leather Belt:

Wipe it with a damp cloth, dry it flat, and keep it away from heat. Always check the care label on your belt first; these steps are general guidance for all vegan leather accessories.

  1. Wipe, don't soak. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth for marks and dust. Avoid submerging the belt or leaving it wet.
  2. Dry naturally. Let it air dry away from radiators, hairdryers and direct sun.
  3. Skip harsh cleaners. Solvents and strong detergents can damage the surface of any faux leather.
  4. Store it flat or loosely rolled. Tight folding can leave creases at the same point every time.
  5. Look after the hardware. Wipe chains, studs and O-rings dry after contact with water. Chains are detachable and can be removed and switched between belts. 

BELTS

NEW!Close-up of the black Vice vegan leather belt with a silver roller buckle and a leather loop holding an O-ring and two silver curb chains, worn over black pleated wide-leg trousers with a black sleeveless top with a grey gothic staircase graphic.
Vice Appleskin™ Vegan Leather Chain Belt Sale price£58.00 GBP
Front view of the black Axis vegan leather belt with a silver roller buckle, an embossed gothic "Mary Wyatt" at the strap tip and a leather loop with an O-ring and snap hook holding a silver chain, worn with black jeans and a black long sleeve top with a white rose-and-heart graphic.
Axis Appleskin™ Vegan Leather Chain Belt Sale price£55.00 GBP
Front view of the black Havoc vegan leather belt with a silver roller buckle, an embossed MW at the strap end and a leather loop with an O-ring and snap hook holding a long silver chain, worn over a black ribbed skirt.
Havoc Appleskin™ Vegan Leather Embossed Weapon Belt Sale price£58.00 GBP
Last FewFront view of the black Sabrina vegan leather belt with two rows of silver studs, eyelets and a silver buckle, with an O-ring and silver chain, worn over black pleated wide-leg trousers.
Sabrina Appleskin™ Vegan Leather Studded Mid-Rise Belt Sale price£60.00 GBP
Back view of a model with a hand behind her, showing the black Dev vegan leather belt with four rows of silver pyramid studs across the back, over a black skirt with a black tee.
Dev Appleskin™ Vegan Leather Studded Belt Sale price£58.00 GBP
Last FewThe silver Lita O-ring chain belt, a chain of large circular links with a long hanging chain and a padlock charm engraved with MW, worn over a black skirt with a hook-and-eye side slit and a black tee with a skull-and-roses graphic.
Lita O-Ring Chain Belt Sale price£48.00 GBP
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