Folkert Fennema – From catfeed to catwalk

Folkert ‘s journey started as a product developer in the food industry. His curiosity and commitment led him to a realm where waste reduction and repurposing became his
hallmark.
His venture carved a niche in producing chromium and wastewater free salmon leather from discarded salmon skins a pioneering endeavour that epitomizes sustainability and creativity. Transforming these remnants into salmon leather was only the inception; with
partnering with an Italian tannery, the salmon leather underwent a metamorphosis, it became a colourful portfolio with impeccable finishes, thus becoming a coveted product within the fashion industry.