Husk & Hide licenses CSIR-CLRI’s coffee-husk leather alternative for fashion products

Bengaluru start-up Husk & Hide has licensed CSIR-CLRI technology that converts coffee husk waste into a leather-like material. The company is targeting bags, wallets, belts and footwear first, with automotive and upholstery applications requiring further development.

— Source publishedMon, 7 Sept, 2026, 18:13 IST·First seen Mon, 7 Sept, 2026, 19:19 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

CSIR-CLRI licensed coffee-husk leather-like material technology to Bengaluru start-up Husk & Hide. The agro-waste alternative targets bags, wallets, belts and

Key facts

  • August 27
  • India produces around 3.5 lakh tonnes of coffee annually
  • More than one lakh tonnes of coffee husk generated annually
  • Technology development began around 2020
  • Process developed by 2022-23

Why this matters

Fashion, footwear and materials companies should monitor or partner with Husk & Hide early, as the CSIR-CLRI-backed platform may create a differentiated sustainable-material supply option before automotive and upholstery expansion.

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