Squeeze The Orange Manifesto
We believe in a system that doesn’t destroy, but regenerates. We refuse to accept waste as an end. For us, it is a beginning: a material full of possibilities.
We research, experiment, and transform food waste into biomaterials to show that another relationship with resources is possible. Nature is not a trend; it is our ally and our teacher.
We are not a fashion brand. We don’t sell products. We create knowledge, tools, and experiences that challenge the logics of consumption and reveal tangible alternatives to traditional textiles.
We share our process. We show what we learn, what works, and what doesn’t. We believe innovation only makes sense if it is understood, replicated, and multiplied. That’s why we share our knowledge: to empower anyone who wants to be part of the change.
Our practice is circular and community-driven.
We work with people, spaces, and diverse knowledge. Every collaboration is a seed; every experiment, an open door.
Break down to be reborn, leaving no trace

Decomposition test of orange peel leather.
Slide the central button to the left or right.
The textile industry squeezes the planet. We want to squeeze change.
Every material we develop tells a story:
of accessible science, of useful creativity, of respect for what was once considered waste. We aim to provoke questions, open perspectives, and inspire action.
Squeeze The Orange is an invitation.
- To rethink what you consume.
- To value what you discard.
- To dress consciously.
- To squeeze every resource, every opportunity, every orange.
Our material returns to the earth, transforming within it to be reborn, giving life to new beginnings and preserving the eternal cycle of nature.
Taking a stand is also designing the future
We align ourselves with the SDGs that advocate for a more just, sustainable, and conscious world.







A few facts
Did you know…
Did you know that Spain generates 1.69 tons of textile waste every minute?
Spain produces 1.69 tons of textile waste every minute, generating 890,244 tons of discarded clothing per year. Less than 1% of the material used to make clothing is recycled back into new garments.
Source: Spanish Federation for Recovery and Recycling (FER), residuotextil.org
Have you heard…
that producing a single pair of jeans requires 3,800 liters of water?
It takes 3,800 liters of water to produce a single pair of jeans.
That’s equivalent to what a person drinks in over three years.
Source: UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Do you know…
how many planets would we need to sustain our current consumption?
1.75 planets.
According to the Global Footprint Network, our ecological footprint is equivalent to using 1.75 Earths in a single year.
Source: Global Footprint Network, Earth Overshoot Day+1