Preserve the Ecosystem: the Raw Materials

Protecting the environment and its biodiversity is a fundamental element of Prada Group’s growth strategy, contributing to the future availability of the resource itself and consolidating the robustness and resilience of its supply chain. As such, addressing the potential impact of raw material sourcing from the design phase onwards is a key focus for the Group.

MAIN RAW MATERIALS

Prada Group is committed to sourcing and managing raw materials with a comprehensive approach that emphasizes not only the intrinsic value and high quality of the materials used, but also their origin and the ethical and sustainable manufacturing processes they undergo

Materials purchased for finished products in 2025

The Group has reinforced its responsible sourcing also through the implementation of an Animal Welfare Policy.

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PRADA GROUP’S TARGETS TO LOWER IMPACT MATERIALS

LEATHER

NYLON AND POLYESTER

COTTON

VISCOSE

WOOL

To learn more about our targets, download Prada Group's Sustainability Report 2025.

LEATHER

Lower impact solutions Leather from either LWG certified/ audited or ICEC certified suppliers

84%

2022 baseline

89%

2025

95%

2026 target year

Leather is the most important raw material, accounting for 41% of Prada Group’s materials sourced for finished products in 2025. The Group is committed to purchasing the highest quality leather in compliance with the standards and certifications set out in its Restricted Substances List (RSL).

The Group is also working to improve the traceability across its leather supply chain, aiming to gather comprehensive information on the entire process, from farm to finished product, and promote transparency at every stage of leather production.

In 2025, 90% of sourced leather was traced back to the slaughter stage, with geographical locations shown on the map. By 2028, the Group aims to trace 95% of leather to at least the slaughterhouses and killing facilities.

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NYLON AND POLYESTER

Lower impact solutions Nylon and polyester from recycled or bio-based sources

37%

2022 baseline

63%

2025

80%

2026 target year

Prada Group offers its clients a significant range of products made of alternatives to nature-based materials.
In 2025, nylon and polyester accounted for 15% of the Group's total procurement, with a transition to a recycled offer over the years. By sourcing recycled synthetic materials, the Group can significantly reduce its impact.
The Prada Group was a pioneer in this field, launching the Prada Re-Nylon Collection in 2019, made with regenerated nylon by recycling plastics collected worldwide from landfills, textile fiber waste and fishing nets.

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COTTON

Lower impact solutions Cotton from certified, recycled or regenerative agriculture sources

36%

2022 baseline

62%

2025

70%

2026 target year

Cotton is the Group’s primary natural fiber, accounting for 11% of total materials sourced in 2025. The Group relies on recognized certifications to mitigate potential negative impacts associated with cotton sourcing. In this regard, 62% of its sourced cotton in 2025 held at least one of the following certifications: GRS, GOTS, OCS or BCI.

In 2025, 87% of sourced cotton fabrics and yarns was traced back to the cultivation stage, with geographical locations shown on the map.

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VISCOSE

Lower impact solutions Viscose with FSC certification or recycled

24%

2022 baseline

70%

2025

100%

2026 target year

Manmade cellulosic materials can have significant environmental impacts due to the intensive chemical processes involved in their production, such as the use of solvents and bleaching agents. In addition, viscose production is closely linked to deforestation due to the extraction of wood pulp from trees, mainly hardwood and softwood species, which are cleared for cellulose production. This process leads to habitat loss and biodiversity degradation. To address these negative impacts, the Group has set a target to achieve 100% FSC-certified or recycled viscose by 2026.

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WOOL

LOWER IMPACT SOLUTIONS Wool from certified, recycled or organic farming sources

14%

baseline 2022

76%

2025

80%

target 2026

Sheep wool is the Group’s second fiber of natural origin, accounting for 4% of total materials sourced in 2025. The Group uses recognized certifications to mitigate the potential negative impacts associated with wool sourcing. In this regard, 76% of its sourced wool in 2025 was covered by GOTS, OCS and GRS certifications, as well as by specific wool standards such as RWS and ZQ.

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