Premium TPU tableware and accessories: ZENZINGER & Desmopan® for synthetic Leather
ZENZINGER, a German brand recognized for customizable tableware as well as minimalist wallets and device cases, partners with Covestro to create premium TPU accessories. Products made with Desmopan® offer a leather-like appearance and texture, long-lasting durability, and a non-animal, circular-material approach.
Develop Premium, Durable TPU Tableware and Accessories
ZENZINGER aimed to create customizable tableware (cutlery pouches, table runners, placemats, coasters) for hospitality, as well as accessories such as wallets and electronic-device cases, combining a premium look and feel with long-lasting durability for everyday use. The products were designed to be animal-free, compatible with small-batch German manufacturing, and aligned with a circular-material approach – merging design excellence with sustainability goals.
Leather sets a high standard for look, feel, and durability, making it challenging to replicate. ZENZINGER needed a material solution that could achieve leather-like aesthetics while preserving the minimalist design, integrating into precise small-batch production, and supporting sustainability through monomaterial construction suitable for mechanical recycling.
ZENZINGER cardholder and wallets made from Desmopan® TPU
Solution
Innovative TPU Meets Design and Durability
Covestro partnered with ZENZINGER to integrate Desmopan® TPU, a high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane that can be used to create leather-like surfaces while being non-animal and recyclable. Well suited for circular-material design, Desmopan® TPU enables mono-material constructions that support mechanical recycling while maintaining a premium, leather-like aesthetic and feel. Lamination, embossing, lightweight ETPU backing, and high-frequency welded seams ensured a premium appearance, long-lasting durability, and seamless integration into small-batch German manufacturing.
