Uashmama Srl

Handcrafts washable paper goods, pouches, totes, placemats, in their Tuscan studio. Starting from plant-based cellulose pulp, they press sheets that combine the tear-resistance of leather with the washability of fabric. Sheets are cut on computer-controlled routers, then sewn on vintage Italian Singer machines using bonded nylon thread. Each seam is double-stitched and sealed, ensuring water resistance and a subtle paper-like drape.

Their small-batch runs, typically 200–500 pieces per design, allow frequent color and texture experiments, mixing metallic pigments into the pulp or embossing subtle botanical patterns before pressing. The R&D atelier adjacent to production hosts co-design days: customers and local artisans sample pulp mixes, test color adhesion, and propose new product ideas. Feedback is incorporated into pilot runs, where each piece undergoes laundering tests up to 50 cycles. Uashmama’s Montepulciano flagship also serves as a repair center—torn edges are re-sealed with pulp infill and pressed back into shape—extending product life and reducing waste.