Gruppo Mastrotto, an encounter between industry and art through leather
The tannery participated in Lineapelle with an innovative approach, focusing on the dialogue between industry and art using the language of leather.
Company news Arsutoria
April 2025
Gruppo Mastrotto set out to highlight the importance of know-how and culture as fundamental levers to promote innovation and creativity, offering a modern and dynamic vision of the material. At the February 2025 edition of Lineapelle Milano, Gruppo Mastrotto continued its path of contamination between art and industry with the second chapter of a cultural project aimed at enhancing the link between leather, art and contemporary design. After the success of the inaugural collaboration with Paolo Gonzato and his work Out of Stock 2024, the project continued with artist Paola Pezzi and her exclusive creation Verde Acqua.
Gruppo Mastrotto’s cultural project was born with the aim of creating a visual dialogue between tradition, innovation and artistic experimentation, enhancing the expressive capacity of leather. An iconic material and symbol of the company’s heritage, leather becomes the protagonist of unique works that reflect passion for quality, sustainability and innovation.
The Verde Acqua work attempts to capture and block the motion of the waves. It is made of soft Nappa leather, available in Nimbus, Aquatic, Airy and White tones.
A technology that combines 3D printing, thermoforming and injection moulding is revolutionising footwear production, offering flexibility, sustainability and reduced costs thanks to an innovative approach.
As part of the FAIST Programme, the Portuguese manufacturer is transforming waste materials – EVA, tannery residues and nitrile – into high-performance functional components, redefining the standards of the circular economy in the sector.
The Guimarães-based group, with its six brands and an integrated supply chain ranging from production to retail, is participating in a large consortium of 70 partners to accelerate the transition of footwear towards the bioeconomy.