- THE MATERIAL
Agricultural by-product, reimagined
SurpRice™ is a leather-like material made from rice straw and rice husk the agricultural by-products left after harvest that would otherwise be burned in the field. Through a proprietary, patented process, this waste is transformed into a durable, design-led material suited to premium accessories, interiors, and product design.
- THE MATERIAL
Agricultural by-product, reimagined
SurpRice™ is a leather-like material made from rice straw and rice husk the agricultural by-products left after harvest that would otherwise be burned in the field. Through a proprietary, patented process, this waste is transformed into a durable, design-led material suited to premium accessories, interiors, and product design.
- WHAT IT IS
Material Specifications
Unlike PU-coated synthetics, the bio-content in SurpRice™ is genuinely derived from agricultural waste, not petroleum.
| Feedstock | Rice straw and rice husk — agricultural by-products |
| Origin | Farming cooperatives, India |
| R&D | Italy |
| Manufacturing | Pondicherry, India |
| Technology | Italy |
| Surface | Smooth, slightly matte; subtle natural grain; supple hand feel |
| Finishes | Matte, semi-gloss, natural grain; embossing and texturing available |
| Workability | Standard tooling |
- WHAT IT IS
Material Specifications
Unlike PU-coated synthetics, the bio-content in SurpRice™ is genuinely derived from agricultural waste, not petroleum.
| Feedstock | Rice straw and rice husk — agricultural by-products |
| Origin | Farming cooperatives, India |
| R&D | Italy |
| Manufacturing | Pondicherry, India |
| Technology | Italy |
| Surface | Smooth, slightly matte; subtle natural grain; supple hand feel |
| Finishes | Matte, semi-gloss, natural grain; embossing and texturing available |
| Workability | Standard tooling |
- WHERE IT COMES FROM
From field to material
After rice is harvested, the remaining straw and husk are by-products with no food-chain value. The prevailing practice across South and Southeast Asia has been open-field burning contributing to seasonal air quality crises and carbon emissions.
SurpRice™ diverts this waste before it reaches the field. Growers at our sourcing cooperatives receive a direct premium for diverting material from burning thereby creating income for smallholder farmers and reducing particulate emissions in surrounding communities. Rice is the world’s second most cultivated crop, making our supply chain structurally stable and geographically resilient.
- WHERE IT COMES FROM
From field to material
After harvest, rice straw and husk are often burned as agricultural waste across South and Southeast Asia, contributing to carbon emissions and air pollution.
SurpRice™ redirects this waste into a refined material process, supporting farming cooperatives, reducing emissions, and creating a resilient supply chain built from one of the world’s most cultivated crops.
- HOW IT IS MADE
A process built for scale
SurpRice™ is produced through a proprietary, patented process
engineered for industrial volumes, not artisanal quantities.
| 01 | Recovery | Rice straw and rice husk are collected from documented farming cooperatives and selected for consistent fibre quality before processing begins. |
| 02 | Processing | The raw material is refined and engineered through our patented process to achieve the structure, durability, and consistency required for premium applications. |
| 03 | Surface | Texture, touch, and surface response are developed at this stage preserving the natural character of the rice material while elevating it to a refined, modern aesthetic. |
| 04 | Finishing | The finished material is tested against performance protocols for specific end use. Test data is available to brand partners at the specification stage. |
- HOW IT IS MADE
A process built for scale
SurpRice™ is produced through a proprietary, patented process engineered for industrial volumes, not artisanal quantities.
01
Recovery
Rice straw and rice husk are collected from documented farming cooperatives and selected for consistent fibre quality before processing begins.
02
Processing
03
Surface
Texture, touch, and surface response are developed at this stage preserving the natural character of the rice material while elevating it to a refined, modern aesthetic.
04
Finishing
- WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Designed for versatility, performance and biodegradability
SurpRice™ performs across the full luxury accessories, furnishings, and interiors.
Not currently suited for: High-flex footwear uppers or soles, heavy-duty luggage shells subject to extreme structural stress, or applications requiring sustained water immersion.
- WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Designed for versatility, performance and biodegradability
SurpRice™ performs across the full luxury accessories, furnishings, and interiors.
Not currently suited for: High-flex footwear uppers or soles, heavy-duty luggage shells subject to extreme structural stress, or applications requiring sustained water immersion.
- SUSTAINABILITY
What we can honestly say
We describe environmental performance using specific, verifiable statements. Where data is in progress, we say so clearly — we do not use terms like “sustainable,” “eco-friendly,” or “100% natural” without verified data behind them.
Verified
| Agricultural waste feedstock | Rice straw and rice husk are documented by-products diverted from open-field burning. |
| No incremental land use | Feedstock is a residue of existing rice cultivation with no additional land or inputs required. |
| Farmer premium payments | Direct premiums paid to cooperatives for waste diversion documented. |
| Higher bio-based content | Meaningfully higher than conventional PU or PVC alternatives. |
| Lower microplastic load | Specifically formulated to be readily better fossil fuel-based alternatives. |
In Progress
| Third-party LCA | ISO 14040/44-benchmarked Life Cycle Assessment underway. Comparative figures published on completion. |
| EPD | Environmental Product Declaration to follow LCA verification. |
| OEKO-TEX testing | Skin-contact safety testing in progress. |
- SUSTAINABILITY
What we can honestly say
We describe environmental performance using specific, verifiable statements. Where data is in progress, we say so clearly — we do not use terms like “sustainable,” “eco-friendly,” or “100% natural” without verified data behind them.
Verified
| Agricultural waste feedstock | Rice straw and rice husk are documented by-products diverted from open-field burning. |
| No incremental land use | Feedstock is a residue of existing rice cultivation with no additional land or inputs required. |
| Farmer premium payments | Direct premiums paid to cooperatives for waste diversion documented. |
| Higher bio-based content | Meaningfully higher than conventional PU or PVC alternatives. |
| Lower microplastic load | Specifically formulated to be readily better fossil fuel-based alternatives. |
In Progress
| Third-party LCA | ISO 14040/44-benchmarked Life Cycle Assessment underway. Comparative figures published on completion. |
| EPD | Environmental Product Declaration to follow LCA verification. |
| OEKO-TEX testing | Skin-contact safety testing in progress. |
- GET IN TOUCH
Start the conversation
Physical swatches, grade specifications, and performance data are available to brand partners and manufacturers. Contact us to request a sample pack or to discuss your application.
- GET IN TOUCH
Start the conversation
Physical swatches, grade specifications, and performance data are available to brand partners and manufacturers. Contact us to request a sample pack or to discuss your application.