Question: What are the amounts of woolen oil per kg of fiber during leather yarn spinning preparation and blending? I need the kg per kg of fiber.

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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION
published in accordance with Art. 153(4) EPC

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(43) Date of publication:

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):

D01G 13/00 (2006.01)
D01G 15/00 (2006.01)

D02G 3/06 (2006.01)
D01G 11/00 (2006.01)
D02G 1/02 (2006.01)
D01G 9/00 (2006.01)

16.03.2022 Bulletin 2022/11

D01H 5/00 (2006.01)

(21) Application number: 19927639.5

(22) Date of filing: 17.05.2019

(52) Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC):
Y02W 30/66

(86) International application number:

PCT/KR2019/005896

(87) International publication number:

WO 2020/226220 (12.11.2020 Gazette 2020/46)

(84) Designated Contracting States:

(71) Applicant: Atko Planning Inc.

AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB
GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO
PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do 10951 (KR)

(72) Inventor: KIM, Ji Eon

Designated Extension States:
BA ME

Seoul 06990 (KR)

Designated Validation States:

(74) Representative: Botti, Mario
Botti & Ferrari S.p.A.

KH MA MD TN

Via Cappellini, 11
20124 Milano (IT)

(30) Priority: 09.05.2019 KR 20190054077

(54) METHOD FOR PREPARING SPUN LEATHER YARN USING LEATHER FIBER, AND SPUN
LEATHER YARN PREPARED ACCORDING TO PREPARATION METHOD

(57) Disclosed are a method for preparing spun
leather yarn using leather fiber, and spun leather yarn
prepared according to the preparation method. The spun
leather yarn prepared according to the preparation meth-
od enables the manufacture of fabrics, knitted goods,
and lace goods, which have the character of leather, and
thus can be effectively used for various fashion applica-
tions. In addition, the spun leather yarn can replace ex-
isting leather materials, which have been used in bags,
athletic shoes, and the like, and thus is not affected by
material supply in accordance with seasonal changes,
and accordingly, the economic effect thereof is excellent.
Moreover, the spun leather yarn has warmth retention
and general flame retardancy, which are the properties
of natural leather, and thus is of very high quality.

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the step of mixing a leather fiber, a common fiber and
a polymer fiber to prepare a mixed fiber;

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the step of introducing water and woolen oil
into the mixed fiber and mixing the thereof;

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the step of introducing an anti-static agent
into the mixed fiber which the water and the woolen oil
have been introduced and mixing thereof; and

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the step of spinning the mixed fiber into
which the anti-static agent is introduced to prepare
a spun leather yarn;

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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber, and spun leather
yarn prepared according to the preparation method.

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[Background Art]

[0002] Natural leather is a tough shell wrapping an animal body, and widely used in various fields, such as bags,
shoes, furniture, and others, due to its excellent physical properties. Natural leather is separated from the animal body
and is manufactured into a product through chemical and physical processes. Among various processes, a process of
cutting the natural leather according to a desired design of the product is essential. However, the cutting process produces
a great deal of leather waste, and most of the leather waste is incinerated and buried. So, it comes to the fore as a
serious environment issue. Therefore, it is necessary to study and develop various recycling methods of leather waste.
[0003] So, the inventors of the present invention studied spun leather yarn utilizing leather waste, and found out it was
possible to manufacture high-quality spun leather yarn, which can be manufactured as fabrics, knitted goods, and lace
goods, which have the nature of leather, can replace existing leather materials, which have been used in bags, athletic
shoes, and the like, can be produced without being affected by seasons, and has warmth retention and general flame
retardancy, which are the properties of natural leather. Accordingly, the inventors completed this invention.
[0004] In connection with the above, Japanese Patent Laid-open Publication No. 11-021600 discloses a manufacturing
method of bulky regenerated leather.

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[Technical Problem]

[0005] Accordingly, the present invention has been made in an effort to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring
in the prior arts, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for preparing spun leather yarn using
leather fiber.

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The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problem as mentioned
above, and another technical problem, which is not mentioned, could be clearly understood by those having ordinary
skill in the art to which the present invention pertains based on the description below.

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[0007] To achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a method for preparing spun leather yarn using
leather fiber including the steps of: mixing leather fiber, common fiber, and polymer fiber to prepare mixed fiber; putting
water and woolen oil into the mixed fiber, and mixing them; putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which
water and woolen oil have been put, and mixing them; and spinning the mixed fiber into which the anti-static agent is
put to prepare spun leather yarn.
[0008] Moreover, the leather fiber is obtained from leather waste, and the leather waste may be flaky scraps.
[0009] Furthermore, the common fiber is one selected from groups of cellulose-based natural fiber, protein-based
natural fiber, mineral-based fiber, cellulose-based artificial fiber, protein-based artificial fiber, rubber-based fiber, inorganic
fiber, and acetate-based fiber.

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[0010] Additionally, the polymer fiber is one selected from groups of polyamide-based fiber, polyester-based fiber,
polyurethane-based fiber, polyurea-based fiber, polyacryl-based fiber, polyvinyl alcohol-based fiber, polyvinyl chloride-
based fiber, polyvinylidene chloride-based fiber, polypropylene-based fiber, polyethylene-based fiber, polystyrene-based
fiber, and polyfluoroethylene-based fiber.
[0011] In addition, the leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber are mixed at the rate of 40 parts by weight
to 80 parts by weight of common fiber, and 20 parts by weight to 60 parts by weight of polymer fiber on the basis of 100
parts by weight of leather fiber.
[0012] The water and the woolen oil are mixed at the rate of 5 parts by weight to 10 parts by weight of water and 2
parts by weight to 10 parts by weight of woolen oil on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber.
[0013] 1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight of the anti-static agent is put on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the
mixed fiber.

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[0014] Each of the step of putting water and woolen oil into the mixed fiber and mixing them, and the step of putting
an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which water and woolen oil have been put and mixing them further includes

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a step of aging the mixed fiber for 8 hours to 15 hours after mixing.

[0015] The step of preparing spun leather yarn includes steps of: carding the mixed fiber, into which the anti-static
agent is put, using a carding machine to prepare sliver; and applying twist and draft to the sliver to prepare spun leather
yarn.

[0016] The carding machine includes a worker speed controller to control the speed of the worker.
[0017] The sliver manufactured by the carding machine is 15 mm or more in length.

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[0018] After the step of manufacturing the sliver, the step of manufacturing the spun leather yarn further includes: a
combing step of removing foreign matters from the sliver; a drawing step of producing a single strand of the sliver after
the combing step; and drawing the sliver again after the drawing step and roving the sliver.
The drawing step is carried out using a roller having a plurality of wire fillets, and an interval between the plurality
of wire fillets is 0.01 mm to 1 mm.

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[0020] The drawing step is carried out by spraying water in order to prevent static electricity.

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The method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber further includes a covering step after the step
of manufacturing spun leather yarn.

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[0022] The spun leather yarn prepared using leather fiber manufactured according to an embodiment of the present
invention enables the manufacture of fabrics, knitted goods, and lace goods, which have the nature of leather, thereby
being capable of being effectively used for various fashion applications.
[0023] In addition, the spun leather yarn prepared using leather fiber manufactured according to an embodiment of
the present invention can replace existing leather materials, which have been used in bags, athletic shoes, and the like,
and thus is not affected by material supply in accordance with seasonal changes, and accordingly, the economic effect
thereof is excellent. Moreover, the spun leather yarn has warmth retention and general flame retardancy, which are the
properties of natural leather, and thus is of very high quality.
[0024] It should be understood that the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects,
and includes all effects derivable from the configuration of the present invention described in the detailed description or
claims of the present invention.

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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber according to
an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is schematic diagram illustrating a structure of a carding machine according to an embodiment of the present
invention.

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Hereinafter, preferred examples or embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. However,
the present invention can be implemented in various forms, is not limited to the preferred embodiments disclosed herein.
Example: Manufacturing spun leather yarn using leather fiber according to an embodiment of the present in-
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[0027] Spun leather yarn was manufactured using a method of manufacturing spun leather yarn using leather fiber
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
First, a leather crusher destroyed bonding of leather fiber after impurities of leather waste were shaken off.
After that, a leather scutcher separated leather fiber from the leather waste of which leather fiber bonding was destroyed.
[0029] Next, 40 parts by weight of rayon and 60 parts by weight of nylon on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the
separated leather fiber were mixed to prepare mixed fiber. After that, 8 parts by weight of water and 5 parts by weight
of woolen oil on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber were put and mixed, and then, the mixed fiber was
aged for twelve hours. After that, 2 parts by weight of anti-static agent on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed
fiber was put and mixed, and then, the mixed fiber was aged for twelve hours.
Next, the aged mixed fiber was spun to prepare spun leather yarn. In this instance, the spun leather yarn was
manufactured under a condition that a carding machine is adjusted to be reduced 40% in worker speed and to have
temperature of 30°C and humidity of 65% so as to manufacture the spun leather yarn.

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Comparative example 1: Preparation of natural fiber Cotton being sold in the market was obtained.

Comparative example 2: Preparation of regenerated fiber Rayon being sold in the market was obtained.

Comparative example 3: Preparation of synthetic fiber Nylon being sold in the market was obtained.
Experimental example: Measurement of physical properties of

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[0031] The physical properties of the spun leather yarn manufactured according to the Example of the present invention,
and the physical properties of the cotton, the rayon, and the nylon prepared in the comparative examples 1 to 3 were
measured, and then, the results were recorded in the following Table 1.

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Comparative
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Example of the
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Ductility
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Antibiotic action

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[0032] As shown in the Table 1, the spun leather yarn manufactured according to the Example of the present invention
showed excellent ductility and elastic recovery, and especially, showed excellent antibiotic action by showing excellent
antibacterial rate as a result of an antibacterial test.

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[0033] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail. However, embodiments or examples of the
present invention may be implemented in several different forms, and are not limited to the embodiments described
herein. In addition, the present invention will be defined only by the scope of the appended claims.
[0034] Additionally, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments or examples
only and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms are intended to include the
plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be understood that the terms "comprise",
"include", "have", etc. in the whole specification of the present invention mean that other components are not excluded
unless explicitly described otherwise, and other components may in fact be included.

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[0035] In a first aspect of the present invention, provided is a method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather
fiber including the steps of: mixing leather fiber, common fiber, and polymer fiber to prepare mixed fiber; putting water
and woolen oil into the mixed fiber, and mixing them; putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which water
and woolen oil have been put, and mixing them; and spinning the mixed fiber into which the anti-static agent is put to
prepare spun leather yarn.
Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 1, the method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber according to the
first aspect of the present invention will be described in detail step by step. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a
method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] First, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for preparing spun leather yarn using
leather fiber includes a step (S100) of mixing leather fiber, common fiber, and polymer fiber to prepare mixed fiber.
[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention, the leather fiber is obtained from leather waste, and the leather
waste may be flaky scraps. The flaky form may be a flat type having a long shaft and a short shaft. If scraps of the leather
waste are used, because the scraps have a predetermined length, spun leather yarn of a thread type can be manufactured
easily. In this instance, the long shaft and the short shaft of the flaky form may be respectively 250mm to 450mm, and
may have the same length. In the meantime, the leather fiber includes 8 wt% to 10 wt% of water on the basis of the
gross weight of the leather fiber. As described above, because the leather fiber contains a small quantity of water, the
next processes can be carried out smoothly to manufacture spun leather yarn.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, leather fiber can be obtained from the leather waste through the

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following steps of: destroying bonding between leather fiber of leather waste using a leather crusher; and separating
the leather fiber from the leather waste, of which leather fiber bonding was destroyed, using a leather scutcher. In this
instance, the leather crusher is to destroy the bonding between the leather fiber of the leather waste by crushing the
leather waste, and the crushing may be carried out by a well-known crushing method, but must be carried out by a
crushing method which is strong enough to destroy the bonding between leather fiber. Moreover, the leather scutcher
is used to separate the leather fiber from the leather waste of which leather fiber bonding was destroyed. For instance,
the leather scutcher may separate the leather fiber from the leather waste using the heavy weight of the leather fiber.
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the common fiber may be one selected from groups of cellulose-
based natural fiber, protein-based natural fiber, mineral-based fiber, cellulose-based artificial fiber, protein-based artificial
fiber, rubber-based fiber, inorganic fiber, and acetate-based fiber. The polymer fiber may be one selected from groups
of polyamide-based fiber, polyester-based fiber, polyurethane-based fiber, polyurea-based fiber, polyacryl-based fiber,
polyvinyl alcohol-based fiber, polyvinyl chloride-based fiber, polyvinylidene chloride-based fiber, polypropylene-based
fiber, polyethylene-based fiber, polystyrene-based fiber, and polyfluoroethylene-based fiber.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, in more detail, the common fiber or the polymer fiber may be at
least one selected from groups of nylon, kapok, flax, ramie, hemp, jute, manila, abaca, sisal hemp, coir, sheep wool,
goat wool, cashmere, camel wool, alpaca, rabbit fur, vicuna wool, llama wool, cultivated silk, wild silk, asbestos, metal
fiber, glass fiber, rock wool, slag wool, carbon fiber, rayon, lanital, soylon fiber, ardil fiber, uicara fiber, casein fiber,
acetate, acetylated rayon fiber, chlorinated rubber, hydrochlorinated rubber, amilan, rilsan, purlon L, terylene, tetron,
dacron, kodel, vycron, spandex, lycra, vycron, purlon U, urylon, glasslon, orlon, acrilan, creslan, exlan, vonnel, cashmilon,
verel, dynel, kanekalon, vinylon, vinyon, teviron, Pesse, saran, krehalon, herculon, pylen, revon, hizex, Algil, Salon,
and Teflon. However, the above kinds of the common fiber or the polymer fiber are enumeration of desirable examples,
and all kinds of the common fiber can be used with no specific limitation without affecting the objects and effects of the
present invention.
[0042] In the embodiment of the present invention, the leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber are mixed
at the rate of 40 parts by weight to 80 parts by weight of common fiber, and 20 parts by weight to 60 parts by weight of
polymer fiber on the basis of 100 parts by weight of leather fiber. Preferably, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber
are mixed at the rate of 50 parts by weight to 70 parts by weight of common fiber, and 30 parts by weight to 50 parts by
weight of polymer fiber on the basis of 100 parts by weight of leather fiber. More preferably, the common fiber, and the
polymer fiber are mixed at the rate of 60 parts by weight of common fiber, and 40 parts by weight of polymer fiber on
the basis of 100 parts by weight of leather fiber. If the mixing rate of the common fiber and the polymer fiber is higher
than the rate, because the content of the leather fiber is relatively low, texture of leather may get worse. Furthermore,
If the mixing rate of the common fiber and the polymer fiber is lower than the above rate, because the content of the
leather fiber is relatively high, the leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber are not mixed well, and spinning
is not performed well in the spinning step since the content of basic filaments is too small.
[0043] Next, in an embodiment of the present invention, the method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber
includes a step (S200) of putting water and woolen oil into the mixed fiber, and mixing them.
[0044] In the embodiment of the present invention, the water and the woolen oil are to increase a mixing rate of the
leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber. The water and the woolen oil are mixed at the rate of 5 parts by
weight to 10 parts by weight of water and 2 parts by weight to 10 parts by weight of woolen oil on the basis of 100 parts
by weight of the mixed fiber. Preferably, the water and the woolen oil are mixed at the rate of 7 parts by weight to 9 parts
by weight of water and 3 parts by weight to 7 parts by weight of woolen oil on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the
mixed fiber. More preferably, the water and the woolen oil are mixed at the rate of 8 parts by weight of water and 5 parts
by weight of woolen oil on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber. If less than 5 parts by weight of water is
put and less than 2 parts by weight of woolen oil is put on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber, because
the content of the water and the woolen oil is too low, the leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber are not
mixed well. In addition, if more than 10 parts by weight of water is put and more than 10 parts by weight of woolen oil is
put on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber, because the content of the water and the woolen oil is too
high, the spun leather yarn manufactured in the next step may not show the texture of leather.

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Next, in an embodiment of the present invention, the method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber
includes a step (S300) of putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which water and woolen oil have been put,
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[0046] In the embodiment of the present invention, the anti-static agent is put in order to increase a mixing rate of the
leather fiber, the common fiber and the polymer fiber. 1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight of the anti-static agent is put
on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber. Preferably, 1 part by weight to 3 parts by weight of the anti-static
agent is put on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber. More preferably, 2 parts by weight of the anti-static
agent is put on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber. If less than 1 part by weight of water is put, because
the content of the anti-static agent is too low, the leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber are not mixed
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too high, the spun leather yarn manufactured in the next step may not show the texture of leather.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the step (S200) of putting water and woolen oil into the mixed fiber
and mixing them, and the step (S300) of putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which water and woolen oil
have been put and mixing them may be carried out at the same time. However, if the steps are carried out in order, the
mixing rate of the leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber may be increased.
[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, each of the step (S200) of putting water and woolen oil into the
mixed fiber and mixing them, and the step (S300) of putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which water
and woolen oil have been put and mixing them may further include a step of aging the mixed fiber for 8 hours to 15 hours
after mixing. In this instance, preferably, the aging step may be carried out for 10 hours to 14 hours. More preferably,
the aging step may be carried out for 12 hours. That is, in each step, the mixed fiber is aged for a predetermined period
of time after the water, the woolen oil, and the anti-static agent are put and mixed, so that the mixing rate of the leather
fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber is increased.
[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber may
repeat the steps of: (S100) mixing leather fiber, common fiber, and polymer fiber to prepare mixed fiber; (S200) putting
water and woolen oil into the mixed fiber, and mixing them; (S300) putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into
which water and woolen oil have been put, and mixing them, several times. Preferably, the method for preparing spun
leather yarn using leather fiber may repeat the steps (S100), (S200), and (S300) four times. In this instance, the method
for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber includes: a first mixing step of first mixing 40 wt% to 60 wt% of mixed
fiber on the basis of the gross weight of the mixed fiber to be manufactured; a second mixing step of adding and mixing
20% to 30% of the gross weight of the mixed fiber to be manufactured; a third mixing step of adding and mixing 10% to
20% of the gross weight of the mixed fiber to be manufactured; and a fourth mixing step of adding and mixing 5% to
10% of the gross weight of the mixed fiber to be manufactured. That is, fibers to be mixed are added and mixed at a
predetermined ratio in several steps, so that the leather fiber can be evenly mixed with the common fiber and the polymer
fiber. However, the repeated number is not limited to four, and may be five, six or more.
[0050] Next, in an embodiment of the present invention, the method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber
includes a step (S400) of spinning the mixed fiber into which the anti-static agent is put to prepare spun leather yarn.
Referring to FIG. 2, the step (S400) of spinning the mixed fiber into which the anti-static agent is put to prepare spun
leather yarn will be described in more detail.
[0051] In the embodiment of the present invention, the step (S400) of preparing spun leather yarn includes steps of:
carding the mixed fiber, into which the anti-static agent is put, using a carding machine 101 which brushing the mixed
fiber in the direction of grains to prepare sliver; and applying twist and draft to the sliver to prepare spun leather yarn.
[0052] In the embodiment of the present invention, carding is a mixing step to mix the mixed fiber at uniform mixing
rate. Through the carding step, the mixed fiber is separated into several strands, impurities or foreign matters contained
in the mixed fiber are removed, and the mixed fiber is concentrated into a web having required weight per unit area. In
detail, the mixed fiber is supplied to a roller covered with wire fillets rotating at rapid speed by a lattice to be opened thin.
The mixed fiber which is opened thin is supplied to a drum (doffer) covered with wire fillets rotating at slow speed, so
that a web having a predetermined weight can be formed while the mixed fiber passes through the drum. In this instance,
the carding machine 101 includes a worker 110 for performing opening. In the present invention, the carding machine
101 may further include a worker speed controller 210 for controlling speed of the worker 110. Referring to FIG. 2, the
worker speed controller 210 may be mounted inside a cylinder illustrated in the drawing so as to control speed of the
worker 110 according to the length of the mixed fiber supplied to the carding machine. Meanwhile, preferably, the speed
of the worker 110 is controlled to be reduced by about 30% to 50% in comparison with the normal speed of a conventional
worker. That is, because the speed of the worker 110 is lower than the speed of the conventional worker, the mixed
fiber which is relatively shorter in length is uniformly transferred along the worker 110 without being scattered outside
the worker so as to form the web.

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[0053] In the embodiment of the present invention, the sliver manufactured by the carding machine is 15 mm or more
in length, preferably, is 20 mm or more in length, and more preferably, is 31 mm or more in length. If the sliver manufactured
by the carding machine is less than 15 mm, the mixed fiber cannot be manufactured in the form of yarn, and so, the
spun leather yarn cannot be manufactured.

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ufacturing the spun leather yarn further includes: a combing step of removing foreign matters from the sliver; a drawing
step of producing a single strand of the sliver after the combing step; and drawing the sliver again after the drawing step
and roving the sliver.

[0055] The combing step is to remove foreign matters contained in the sliver, align fiber, and arrange fine hairs. In
this instance, the combing step is carried out on a wooden plate in the conventional art, but if the combing step is carried
on the wooden plate, the sliver or the web transferred from the carding machine may be torn. Therefore, preferably, the
combing step is carried out on a rubber plate in order to prevent the sliver or the web from being torn. Moreover, an
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So, the method of manufacturing the spun leather yarn further according to the present invention can increase an output
of spun leather yarn and can manufactured spun leather yarn having uniform thickness (uniformity) since a break of the
sliver is prevented.
[0056] In the embodiment of the present invention, the drawing step is to manufacture a single strand of the sliver,
and is carried out using a roller having a plurality of wire fillets. In this instance, an interval between the plurality of wire
fillets is 0.01 mm to 1 mm, preferably, 0.05 mm to 0.5 mm, and more preferably, 0.1 mm. Furthermore, the number of
revolutions of the roller having the wire fillets is 120 rpm to 130 rpm. Meanwhile, the drawing step is carried out by
spraying water in order to prevent static electricity.
[0057] In the embodiment of the present invention, the roving step is to rove the sliver by drawing again and rubbing
the sliver after the drawing step, and may includes a step of separating the sliver in the same thickness.
[0058] In the embodiment of the present invention, the step of applying twist and draft to the sliver to prepare spun
leather yarn is to release the sliver into the thickness of yarn by applying strength and uniformity to the sliver. That is,
the step of applying twist and draft to the sliver is a process to make the sliver have a desired thickness by drawing it,
concentrate and snarl the fiber by applying twist, and apply strength by providing friction between the fibers. In this
instance, the twist number of the fiber is 400 TM to 1,000 TM, and the thickness is 10 yarn count, 15 yarn count, 20 yarn
count, or 25 yarn count.
[0059] In the embodiment of the present invention, the step (S400) of manufacturing spun leather yarn may be carried
out at temperature of 20°C to 40°C and at humidity of 50% to 80%, preferably, at temperature of 25°C to 35°C and at
humidity of 60% to 70%, since the mixed fiber may be scattered into the air during the spinning step due to the short
length of the mixed fiber. If the mixed fiber is spun at the temperature and at the humidity, the spinning work can be
carried out without scattering of the mixed fiber so as to easily manufacture spun leather yarn.
[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method of manufacturing spun leather yarn may further include
a covering step after the step (S400) of manufacturing spun leather yarn.

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covering machine after winding of the prepared spun leather yarn is finished. Yarn used in the covering step may be 30
denier to 150 denier polyester. Alternatively, nylon or functional yarn, such as high stretch yarn, high shrinkage yarn, or
bulky yarn, may be used for the yarn used in the covering step. S-shaped covering or Z-shaped covering may be used
as a covering method, or a double covering which the S-shaped covering and the Z-shaped covering are performed at
the same time may be carried out. In case of the double covering, after the covering step, the covered yarn has a shape
close to alphabet S. The covering step may include a step of twisting the yarn additionally. In this instance, preferably,
the twist number is 100 TM to 250 TM.

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[Explanation of reference numerals]

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[0062]

carding machine

101:

110:

worker

40

worker speed controller

210:

[Industrial Applicability]

[0063] The spun leather yarn prepared using leather fiber manufactured according to an embodiment of the present
invention enables the manufacture of fabrics, knitted goods, and lace goods, which have the nature of leather, thereby
being capable of being effectively used for various fashion applications.
[0064] Moreover, the spun leather yarn prepared using leather fiber manufactured according to an embodiment of the
present invention can replace existing leather materials, which have been used in bags, athletic shoes, and the like, and
thus is not affected by material supply in accordance with seasonal changes, and accordingly, the economic effect
thereof is excellent. Moreover, the spun leather yarn has warmth retention and general flame retardancy, which are the
properties of natural leather, and thus is of very high quality.
[0065] It should be understood that the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects,
and includes all effects derivable from the configuration of the present invention described in the detailed description or
claims of the present invention.

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Claims

A method for preparing spun leather yarn using leather fiber comprising the steps of:

1.

mixing leather fiber, common fiber, and polymer fiber to prepare mixed fiber;
putting water and woolen oil into the mixed fiber, and mixing them;

5

putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which water and woolen oil have been put, and mixing them;
and

spinning the mixed fiber into which the anti-static agent is put to prepare spun leather yarn.

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10

The method according to claim 1, wherein the leather fiber is obtained from leather waste, and the leather waste
may be flaky scraps.

2.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the common fiber is one selected from groups of cellulose-based natural
fiber, protein-based natural fiber, mineral-based fiber, cellulose-based artificial fiber, protein-based artificial fiber,
rubber-based fiber, inorganic fiber, and acetate-based fiber.

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The method according to claim 1, wherein the polymer fiber is one selected from groups of polyamide-based fiber,
polyester-based fiber, polyurethane-based fiber, polyurea-based fiber, polyacryl-based fiber, polyvinyl alcohol-based
fiber, polyvinyl chloride-based fiber, polyvinylidene chloride-based fiber, polypropylene-based fiber, polyethylene-
based fiber, polystyrene-based fiber, and polyfluoroethylene-based fiber.

4.

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5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the leather fiber, the common fiber, and the polymer fiber are mixed at
the rate of 40 parts by weight to 80 parts by weight of common fiber, and 20 parts by weight to 60 parts by weight
of polymer fiber on the basis of 100 parts by weight of leather fiber.

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25

The method according to claim 1, wherein the water and the woolen oil are mixed at the rate of 5 parts by weight
to 10 parts by weight of water and 2 parts by weight to 10 parts by weight of woolen oil on the basis of 100 parts by
weight of the mixed fiber.

6.

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7. The method according to claim 1, wherein 1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight of the anti-static agent is put on the
basis of 100 parts by weight of the mixed fiber.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein each of the step of putting water and woolen oil into the mixed fiber and
mixing them, and the step of putting an anti-static agent into the mixed fiber into which water and woolen oil have
been put and mixing them further includes a step of aging the mixed fiber for 8 hours to 15 hours after mixing.

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The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of preparing spun leather yarn includes steps of:

9.

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carding the mixed fiber, into which the anti-static agent is put, using a carding machine to prepare sliver; and
applying twist and draft to the sliver to prepare spun leather yarn.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the carding machine includes a worker speed controller to control the
speed of the worker.

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11. The method according to claim 9, wherein the sliver manufactured by the carding machine is 15 mm or more in length.
12. The method according to claim 9, wherein after the step of manufacturing the sliver, the step of manufacturing the
spun leather yarn further includes:

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a combing step of removing foreign matters from the sliver;

a drawing step of producing a single strand of the sliver after the combing step; and
drawing the sliver again after the drawing step and roving the sliver.

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13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the drawing step is carried out using a roller having a plurality of wire
fillets, and

wherein an interval between the plurality of wire fillets is 0.01 mm to 1 mm.

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14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the drawing step is carried out by spraying water in order to prevent
static electricity.

15. The method according to claim 1, further including:

a covering step after the step of manufacturing spun leather yarn.

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10

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[Fig.1]

the step of mixing a leather fiber, a common fiber and
a polymer fiber to prepare a mixed fiber;

S100

the step of introducing water and woolen oil
into the mixed fiber and mixing the thereof;

S200

the step of introducing an anti-static agent
into the mixed fiber which the water and the woolen oil
have been introduced and mixing thereof; and

S300

the step of spinning the mixed fiber into
which the anti-static agent is introduced to prepare
a spun leather yarn;

S400

[Fig.2]

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INTERNATIONAL SEARCH REPORT

International application No.
PCT/KR2019/005896

15

CLASSIFICATION OF SUBJECT MATTER

A.

D02G 3/06(2006.01)i, DOIG 13/00(2006.01)i, D01G 11/00(2006.01)i, D01G 15/00(2006.01)i, D02G 1/02(2006.01)i,
D01H 5/00(2006.01)i, D01G 9/00(2006.01)i

According to International Patent Classification (IPC) or to both national classification and IPC

B. FIELDS SEARCHED

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Minimum documentation searched (classification system followed by classification symbols)

D02G 3/06; A43B 23/02; D02G 3/00; D02G 3/02; D02G 3/04; D03D 15/00; D01G 13/00; D01G 11/00; D01G 15/00; D02G 1/02;
D01H 5/00: D01G 9/00

Documentation searched other than minimum documentation to the extent that such documents are included in the fields searched
Korean utility models and applications for utility models: IPC as above
Japanese utility models and applications for utility models: IPC as above.

15

Electronic data base consulted during the international search (name of data base and, where practicable, search terms used)
eKOMPASS (KIPO internal) & Keywords: leather, waste, blend

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20

C. DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED TO BE RELEVANT

Citation of document, with indication, where appropriate, of the relevant passages

Category*

Relevant to claim No.

KR 10-2006-0133027 A (ZHANG, Liwen) 22 December 2006

1-15

Y

See abstract; claims 1-3; paragraphs [0014], [0017]-[0023].

25

KR 10-1154602 BI (KOREA SILK RESEARCH INSTITUTE et al.) 08 June 2012
See claims 1, 5, 6, 9.

1-15

Y

JP 2008-512574 A (LIU, L.) 24 April 2008

Y

9-14

See paragraphs [0005]-[0007], [0013].

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30

KR 10-2004-0027419 A (SEO, Jung Eun) 01 April 2004

Y

15

See abstract; and claims 1, 2.

KR 10-2016-0133939 A (SHOEMAX CO., LTD. et al.) 23 November 2016
See the entire document.

A

1-15

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Further documents are listed in the continuation of Box C.

See patent family annex.

Special categories of cited documents:

*

later document published after the international filing date or priority
date and not in conflict with the application but cited to understand
the principle or theory underlying the invention

"T"

"A" document defining the general state of the art which is not considered
to be of particular relevance

"E" earlier application or patent but published on or after the international "X" document of particular relevance; the claimed invention cannot be
filing date

considered novel or cannot be considered to involve an inventive
step when the document is taken alone.
document of particular relevance; the claimed invention cannot be
considered to involve an inventive step when the document is
combined with one or more other such documents, such combination
being obvious to a person skilled in the art

"L" document which may throw doubts on priority claim(s) or which is

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cited to establish the publication date of another citation or other
special reason (as specified)

"y"

"O" document referring to an oral disclosure, use, exhibition or other

means

"p" document published prior to the international filing date but later than "&" document member of the same patent family
the priority date claimed

Date of the actual completion of the international search

Date of mailing of the international search report

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06 FEBRUARY 2020 (06.02.2020)

06 FEBRUARY 2020 (06.02.2020)

Authorized officer

Name and mailing address of the ISA/KR

Korean Intellectual Property Office

Government Complex Daejeon Building 4, 189, Cheongsa-ro, Seo-gu,
Daejeon, 35208, Republic of Korea

Facsimile No. +82-42-481-8578

Telephone No.

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Information on patent family members

International application No.

PCT/KR2019/005896

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member

Patent document

Publication
date

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date

cited in search report

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CN 1263908 C
CN 1673430 A

KR 10-2006-0133027 A

22/12/2006

12/07/2006
28/09/2005
15/11/2007
16/08/2007
11/12/2012
27/10/2005

JP 2007-532786 A

US 2007-0186352 A1

US 8328878 B2

WO 2005-100655 A1

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KR 10-1154602 B1

08/06/2012

KR 10-2010-0115037 A

27/10/2010

JP 2008-512574 A

24/04/2008

20/12/2006
02/03/2005
13/06/2007
27/03/2008
16/03/2006

CN 1291084 C
CN 1587468 A
EP 1795634 A1

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US 2008-0072628 A1
WO 2006-026899 A1

None

01/04/2004

KR 10-2004-0027419 A

KR 10-2016-0133939 A

23/11/2016

None

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REFERENCES CITED IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of references cited by the applicant is for the reader's convenience only. It does not form part of the European
patent document. Even though great care has been taken in compiling the references, errors or omissions cannot be
excluded and the EPO disclaims all liability in this regard.

Patent documents cited in the description

JP 11021600 A [0004]

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The water and the woolen oil are mixed at the rate of 5 parts by
weight to 10 parts by weight of water and 2 parts by weight to 10 parts by weight of woolen oil on the basis of 100 parts
by weight of the mixed fiber.


Question: What is the conversion ratio of fresh tomatoes to polpa (finely chopped tomatoes) in kg of fresh tomatoes per kg of final polpa product? This will help understand the yield and any water/ingredient additions.

SOLO POMODORO.
MUTTI

PARMA

Food service

PRODUCT
CATALOGUE

Sun, earth, water and time.
Mutti's recipe for success in your kitchen.

"WE WOULD
DESCRIBE
OURSELVES FIRST
AND FOREMOST AS
THE GUARDIANS OF
AUTHENTIC TOMATO
FLAVOUR."

- Francesco Mutti

Our entire product range stems from a single basic
ingredient: a flawless fruit at perfect ripeness.
Working with this single raw ingredient means that
we are tomato experts. We know all there is to know
about our tomatoes because we monitor the fruit
from field to the factory, and from the factory right to
your kitchen. Fostering a constant dialogue with our
seed selectors, farmers and transporters. Selecting
only superior quality with the most rigorous analysis.
Using traditional methods passed on through the
generations with innovative production processes.
These steps guarantee that each of our products
meets the same quality standards. That's the promise
from the two-lion brand since 1899.

Mutti Milestones

A LONG

LOVE
STORY

IN ITALIAN KITCHENS
FOR OVER A CENTURY

STRATTA DI PONODORA
QUALITA SUPERIORE

A family tradition steeped in innovation and
great passion. The history of the Mutti
company is bound together by the love of the
pure tomato and the need to preserve one of
nature's greatest gifts at perfect ripeness.
This is a dedication to the pursuit of perfection
woven through four generations for more than
a hundred years.

FRAT MUTTI
SOM BASILICANOVA

2

1850

FMUTTI

POMODORO

A PIONEER

Giovanni Mutti (1804-1894), who has been described as "ahead of his time", showed real innovation by applying the crop rotation technique to his farming.
The 'sidereal system', which is now widely used in organic farming, takes into account the influence of the sun and the moon on plant cultivation. This allowed the
soil to recover its nutrients while cutting down on the use of both natural and chemical fertilisers. Crop rotation is an important practice in modern farming,
and is proof that the secret to exceptional tomatoes lies in Italy's ancestral, countryside traditions.

1899

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

Giovanni's nephews, Marcellino Mutti (1862-1941) and Callisto (1870 - 1936), created the Fratelli Mutti company. The focus of the family's farming tradition began
to shift towards manufacturing, but the tomatoes were still processed using artisanal methods, which gained in efficiency year after year.
The burgeoning tomato industry had started to take root.

1909

THE VISION OF AN INDUSTRY

Ugo Mutti (1893 - 1980) was very young when he designed a process that would transform the family's farming business. He suggested to his father, Marcellino,
that they create a small factory to produce tomato extract. The sous-vide cooking technique had only just been fine-tuned and tomato concentrate, instead of being
preserved in rectangular bars, could now be canned. This was a turning point for the future canned food industry, and the product was sold under the Mutti brand
name right from the start. Known as 'conserva nera' or 'black preserve', it was the forerunner of modern tomato concentrate.

1911

THE TWO-LION BRAND

Marcellino Mutti registered his brand in the same year as an international exhibition celebrating 50 years since the unification of Italy. It shows two fighting lions
protecting the brand's first awards. These prizes were a testament to the passion with which he produced his tomato concentrate. In a country where illiteracy was
still the norm, it was essential for food companies to make their products stand out with a strong and simple image. This image had to be highly memorable and
easy to recognise at the local shop. Marcellinoi knew the Mutti logo was a success when shoppers started requesting the concentrate from 'the two-lion brand'.

1914

AWARDS OF PRESTIGE

Shortly after we started producing tomatoes, the quality of our products had already become legendary, and Mutti began to receive its first prestigious awards.
After the Medaglia d'Oro di 1° Grado (first grade gold medal) at the 1911 exhibition, came the Gran Croce award, the highest order of merit in Italy. As well as being
a food product that was easy to store and sell, Mutti tomato extract became the symbol of Italian gastronomic excellence. Since that time, countless accolades have
singled out the quality of our products. They form the basis of the bond of trust that Mutti first established with its customers over a hundred years ago.

Double Concentrate

PROVENANCE

SOLO

POMODORO.

MUTTI

Ast

PARMA

DOPPIO
CONCENTRATO DI POMODORO
DOUBLE
CONCENTRÉ DE TOMATE

AND

TOMAT
NITED TOW!

PRODUCTION

100%
ITALIAN

F. Mutti

RICH & INTENSE

unique product with a bright red colour, fresh
fragrance and intense flavour. Adding some
Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste to
dishes is a great way to bring flavour, texture
and colour. It's perfect for recipes that require
long cooking times such as bolognese sauce,
casseroles and stews. It can also be used to
enhance quick recipes as a quick dash of
seasoning for pasta or a delicious sauce to

Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste is
obtained from tomatoes from the Emilia
Romagna and neighbouring regions such as
Piemonte, Lombardia, Toscana and Veneto.
The tomato, superior in quality thanks to
Mutti's trademark rigorous quality control
processes, is evaporated according to a
historic, natural recipe that preserves all
properties of the fresh tomatoes. Only the
heart of the tomato is extracted to create a

6x1

PACK
SIZES

6KG OF
TOMATOES = 1KG
OF CONCENTRATE

2.15KG TIN

DECISO

28°

BOLD, RICH
FLAVOUR.
DENSE TEXTURE

MINIMUM
BRIX

accompany a dish.

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Post-war Innovation

NITIVE 21701

1951

GRAN MARCA DUE LEONI
SHE CHORIFICENCE ATOA T

ODORO

THE ALLE PERSONE DELICATE

T. the Multi

GMODO

MUTTI
CALILICANOVA

STRAT

CONCENTRATE IN A TUBE

for millions of Italian families. Once people
had overcome their initial surprise, they were
won over by its practical nature and the
money they could save. The concentrate
didn't spoil, because it was no longer in
contact with the air, and could be used
as needed. In addition, the cap in the shape
of a thimble was useful for housewives.
The legendary "thimble tube" had arrived.

Concentrate has come a long way since it
was first made in the form of 'conserva
nera', cooked in large saucepans for many
hours and then dried in the sun. Thanks to
the invention of sous-vide cooking,
concentrate made its appearance, followed
by double concentrate in 1922, and from
1938, triple concentrate. The packaging also
saw major changes - the large boxes used
by greengrocers to sell concentrate to their

consumers were replaced with smaller packs
that were suitable for domestic consumption.
This was how Mutti concentrate first found
its way into Italian kitchens. These days,
there is nothing surprising about preserving
food in an aluminium tube. But in 1951, this
form of packaging was synonymous with
cream or toothpaste: the idea of Ugo Mutti to
pack concentrate in a tube was a major
revolution, both for the preserve industry and

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Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes

PROVENANCE

SOLO POMODORO
MUTTI

SOLD FORODORG
MUTTI

PARMA

PARMA

POLPA

POMODORI IN FINISSIMI PEZZI
TOMATES CONCASSÉES FINES
FINELY CHOPPED TOMATOES
FEINSTES TOMATENFRUCHTFLEISCH

POLPA
POMODORI IN FINISSIMI PEZZI
TOMATES CONCASSÉES FINES

PRODU

PROFESSIONAL

100%
ITALIANO

PRODUZION
100%
ITALIANO

MODORO

Mutter

Mutte

FICATI

SECRET SINCE 1971

additives to balance the flavour. Containing

Mutti Polpa is made using tomatoes from the
Emilia Romagna region, picked perfectly ripe
and packed within hours of harvesting.
Combine this with Mutti's patented
cold-processing technique and the result is a
rich, red, fragrant polpa, free of acidity

PACK
SIZES

more juice than Passata, it therefore can

5x1

also be used for recipes that require a long

5KG OF
TOMATOES = 1KG
OF POLPA

5KG POUCH
4KG TIN
400G TIN

cooking time or higher temperatures.

Mutti Polpa is also suitable for using
uncooked thanks to its fresh, fragrant
flavour and the total absence of artificial
additives and impurities.

Fresco

regulator, that closely captures most the

5.2°

flavour of the just-harvested tomato.

FRESH
FLAVOUR,
RICH TEXTURE

MINIMUM
BRIX

Mutti Polpa requires minimal cooking and no

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Legend in a Tin

ORIO ALIMENTAR

VINILIQUORI

1971

POLPA di
POMODORO

DUE LEON.

MUTTI
PARMA BASILICANOVA ITALIA

THE BIRTH OF POLPA

For Mutti, the 1970s began with a spectacular turn of events that was
masterfully orchestrated by Ugo Mutti. He gave himself an ambitious
objective: to make a fresh, ready-to-use product with a less watery
consistency than traditional peeled tomatoes. After several trials and
with the help of an innovative cold-processing method, the legendary
tomato pulp was created. It is still Mutti's flagship product today, and is
loved by millions of cooks around the world for its fresh taste and the
quality of its tomatoes.

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Passata

PROVENANCE

SOLO POMODORO
MUTTI

POHODORO

La Vounts Mall

MUTTI

MUTTI

PARMA

PARMA

PRODUCTION

Q
Rassaila
Parée de tomates
Tomato puree-Passierte Tomaten

100%

O
Rassala

PARMA

ITALIANI

Passata
Tomato Purée

nen PAS

Matte

Delicate & Velvety

ITE TUM

100%
ITALIAND

PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

Tomato puree-Passierte Tomaten

SWEET & VELVETY

Mutti Passata is a dense, fragrant product
made using only tomatoes from the Emilia
Romagna region that have passed Mutti's
strict quality tests. First processed to
eliminate the skin and seeds, the tomatoes
are then pureed multiple times through
enormous sieves. The end result is a smooth
and velvety passata, rich and red in colour,

dense in texture and fragrant in flavour.
Passata is the quickest and easiest Mutti
product to prepare as it only requires
heating, thereby allowing its bright red
colour, velvety texture and sweet flavour to
be retained. Its rich texture also allows it to
be diluted without compromising its unique
characteristics of fragrance and flavour.

PACK
SIZES
2.5KG TIN
700G BOTTLE
400G BOTTLE
5KG POUCH

2x1

2KG OF
TOMATOES =
1KG OF PASSATA

Dolce

7.5°

MINIMUM
BRIX

SWEET
FLAVOUR,
VELVET TEXTURE

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New Techniques

1986

NGROSSO
ROGHE

Gancia

Gascia

POLONIALI

DROGHE

MODORG

MUTTI

PARNA

Passata
Tomato Purée

NET

Delicate & Velvety

MUTTI TOMATOES ARE BOTTLED

As soon as technology made it possible to use glass in the food
preservation industry, Mutti began using this material, which is not
only recyclable but also has good preservation properties. In a natural
evolution from tins, Polpa was first bottled in 1986. Soon after, an
entirely new bottled Passata range was created. The decision was
made by Marcello Mutti (b.1940) who took an active role in the
company's development from 1965. Bottled passata became the catalyst
for the food preservation industry on the Italian market, and the two-lion
brand's quality ensured that it stood out on the supermarket shelf.

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Pizza Sauce

PROVENANCE

SOLO POHODORO
MUTTI

SOLO POMODORO
MUTTI

PARMA

PARMA

PIZZA SAUCE
AROMATIZZATA
SAUCE PIZZA AROMATISÉE
SALSA PER PIZZA

PIZZA SAUCE
CLASSICA
SAUCE TOMATE POUR PIZZA
CLASSIC CLASSIQUE

PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

F Matte

PRODITE
00
100%
TEALBANO

PRODUTO
100%
TTALIANO

DORO

DORO

σκολ

OWO

THE ART OF PIZZA

Mutti Pizza Sauce has no additives or
preservatives and is produced from only fresh
tomatoes harvested just a few hours prior to
processing. It is rich flavour and dense in
texture and spreads uniformly over the pizza
giving just the right fragrance and colour to
make pizzas unique in aroma and taste.
Mutti Pizza Sauce is available in two

flavours, Classica, and Aromatizzata, which
is seasoned with traditional ingredients of
onion, oregano and fresh basil. Due to its
dense texture, Mutti Pizza Sauce is best used
diluted with water. This can be done without
losing the rich consistency, making it a high
performing product creating greater yield and
efficiencies in commercial kitchens.

30%

PACK
SIZES

YIELD INCREASE.
JUST ADD 1.5L
OF WATER

5KG POUCH
4.1 KG TIN
400G TIN

DECISO

10.5°

RICH
FLAVOUR.
DENSE TEXTURE

MINIMUM
BRIX

10

Pasta Sauce

PROVENANCE

SOLO

POMODORO

MUTTI

PARMA

PASTA SAUCE

QDA PRODUZION

READY TO USE Matti

100%
ITALIANO

TOMATO SAUCE

PROFESSIONAL

RICH
TEXTURE WITH
VIBRANT CHUNKS
OF PERFECTLY RIPE
TOMATOES

TIME SAVER
Quick to open

EASY TO POUR
Easy-pour handle

LESS WASTE
Crushable packaging

FRESH & RICH

Mutti Pasta Sauce has no additives or
preservatives and is produced with
perfectly ripe, just harvested tomatoes and
fresh basil. It has a rich texture and
delicate, fresh tomato and basil flavour -
a very balanced taste with no acidic flavours.

It has an intense red colour with
distinguishable leaves of fresh basil.
Mutti Pasta Sauce is ready to use -
simply stir through hot pasta. It also
makes the perfect base to your other
pasta sauces.

PACK
SIZES

49

TOMATOES
IN EVERY
POUCH

3KG POUCH

Fresco

7.0°

FRESH
FLAVOUR,
RICH TEXTURE

MINIMUM
BRIX

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Packaging

MORE

LESS

MODORD

SOLO POMODORO.
MUTTI

MUTTI

SOLO POMODORO
MUTTI

PARMA

POLPA

PARMA

POMODORI IN FINISSIMI PEZZI
TOMATES CONCASSÉES FINES
FINELY CHOPPED TOMATOES
FEINSTES TOMATENFRUCHTFLEISCH

PARMA

Rassaila

D

Pelati

PROPT

PROFESSIONAL

gastronomia

A PRODUDON
100%
ITALIANO

MUTTI

MUTTI

Matti

100%
ITALIANO

POLPA

POLPA

PROFESSIONAL

NOVITÀ IN BUSTA

100%

SACLE CARE ACEAST

Purée de tomates
Tomato puree - Passierte Tomaten

2 bestex 5 kg-10kg

2

CRUSHABLE PACKS

TIME SAVER
Quick to open

LESS WASTE
Crushable packaging

EASY TO POUR
Easy-pour handle

A true design innovation, our Stand Up Pouch range helps maximise
efficiencies in commercial kitchens. Made from a highly durable material
with a built-in handle for ease of use, the aseptic pouch allows the
product to maintain its freshness once packed as well as traditional tin
formats do. It's also a pack that is much more environmentally friendly,
and waste is drastically reduced with the crushable design. Removing the
need to open tins also conserves precious food service preparation time.

12

Innovations

TASTE
WASTE

SOLO POMODOR
MUTTI

SOLO POMODORO.
MUTTI

BOLD PONODONG
MUTTI

PARMA

PIZZASAUCE
CLASSICA
SAUCE TOMATE POUR PIZZA
CLASSIC CLASSIQUE

PARMA

PARMA

PASTA SAUCE

PIZZASAUCE

AROMATIZZATA
SAUCE PIZZA AROMATISÉE
SALSA PER PIZZA

QDA PRODUZION

READY TO USE Matti
TOMATO SAUCE

100

100%
ITALIANOS

MUTTI

TI

PROFESSIONAL

MUTTI

Mall 100%

LASAUCE PIZZASAUCE

TRALIANO

CLASSICA

100%

RICH
TEXTURE WITH
VIBRANT CHUNKS
OF PERFECTLY RIPE
TOMATOES!

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PRODUCTS AND SIZES

POLPA FINELY
CHOPPED
TOMATOES

PELATI
PEELED
TOMATOES

PIZZA SAUCE PIZZA SAUCE
CLASSICA

PASSATA

PASTA
SAUCE

TOMATO

AROMATIZZATA

PUREE

3 x 3kg
POUCHES

2 x 5kg
POUCHES

2 x 5kg
POUCHES

4 x 2.3kg
POUCHES

3 x 3kg
POUCHES

2 x 5kg
POUCHES

No additives or
preservatives, only
fresh tomatoes
flavoured with
natural ingredients.

Perfectly ripe, just
harvested tomatoes,
cold crushed for a
true fresh tomato
taste.

Produced from just
harvested, perfectly
ripe tomatoes, rich in
flavour and dense in

Our 100% Italian
Peeled Tomatoes
simply pureed to a
velvety smooth

A dense, fragrant and
velvety puree of just
harvested tomatoes,
with the skins and
seeds removed.

Ready to use pasta
sauce made with
perfectly ripe
tomatoes. Simply
heat and serve.

texture.

sauce.

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Cherry Tomatoes

PROVENANCE

La famiglia Ma
Una passin

SOLO

POMODORO

MUTTI

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nude maturi
fer letto l'anno
pre ace

dalla sel

che an

PARMA

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PRODUZION

CERTIFI
ITALIANIS

Matti

100%

PROFESSIONAL

Ciliegini

POMODORINI

Ciliegini

C

leal

SMALL & SUCCULENT

Renowned for being extremely sweet with an
intense, fragrant flavour, Mutti Cherry Tomatoes
are ripened under the warm sun of southern
Italy and are carefully selected to offer the
freshness of just-harvested fruit all year round.

They are soft and succulent yet maintain their
form well. As the skin of Mutti Cherry Tomatoes
has a thin texture, they are ideal to make
quick, delicious sauces or even to use with
fine fish or meat.

PACK
SIZE

150

FRUITS
PER TIN
MINIMUM

2.5KG TIN
400G TIN

6.0° Dolce

MINIMUM
BRIX

SWEET
FLAVOUR

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Peeled Tomatoes

PROVENANCE

SOLO POMODORO.
MUTTI

SOLO POMODORO.
MUTTI

La fami

gérateur
Seekat

Una

3 Tage

dall

Pa

PARMA

Tyto-take

PARMA
Pelati

Pelati

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L

gastronomia

FMatter

gastronomia

PRODUZIO
100%
ITALIANO

Pilali

PROFESSIONAL

Pele Pilate Pilate Pilate Pi

QE PRODUZIONE

FMatt
PROFESSIONAL

NOVITÀ: IN BUSTA

100%
ITALIANIS
Pelo Pilat

MESGEVOLE

FACE BA APRIRE FACILE DASMALTRE

Alale P

FLESHY & FIRM

Generously fleshy and firm, Mutti Selezione
Gastronomia Peeled Tomatoes have their
skins removed and are immersed in a velvety
passata. Processing and packaging all occur
within 24 hours of harvesting to preserve the
authentic taste of freshly picked tomatoes.

With a higher than average Brix, the product
is noticeably dense and rich in texture upon
opening and holds its flavour, richness and
colour for longer cooking times. The density
also allows for a greater yield with lower than
average amounts required per portion.

FRUITS
PER
PACK
TIN - 25
POUCH - 23

PACK
SIZE

2.5KG TIN
2.3KG POUCH

DECISO

5.7°

MINIMUM
BRIX

BOLD, RICH
FLAVOUR

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Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes

PROVENANCE

D'ORIGINE

AZIONE

ENOMIN

TETTA

F. Muttin

S.MARZANO

POMODORO

che ne affed

SOLO POMODORO
MUTTI

DELL'AGRO SA

D.O.P.

erin

PARMA

VOCERINO

SARNES

2500g
2650m

RACCOLTA 2015

DELICIOUSLY RICH

Mutti San Marzano Tomatoes are grown in

are a vibrant red colour and have a dense
and even texture. They are preserved in a
velvety and delicious passata and are
processed very quickly in order to retain the
freshness and taste of freshly picked fruit.

Agro Sarnese Nocerino, between Naples
and Salerno. They benefit from Protected
Designation of Origin status (PDO), which is
a testament to their unique character and
high quality. These delicate, fleshy tomatoes

PACK
SIZES

25

FRUITS
PER TIN
MINIMUM

2.5KG TIN
400G TIN

85%

5.5°

UNBROKEN
ΤΟΜΑΤΟ
FRUIT

MINIMUM
BRIX

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Our Ingredients

D

50

WATER
THE SOURCE OF
EXCEPTIONAL TASTE

EARTH

WHERE OUR PLANTS

TAKE ROOT

Humans have interacted with the earth since

Water gives our tomatoes their wealth of
flavour and helps us take care of the fruit,
even after harvest. When the tomatoes arrive
at the factory they are sorted and washed
with gentle water jets so as not to damage
them. Water is a precious resource, and we
don't like wasting it. Season after season, we
limit our consumption and streamline its use.

the dawn of time. It is a relationship built
upon respect. We also respect our farmers
and know each of them by name, because
they are members of our family. We are

honest and open with them and they know

that passion and devotion are the hallmarks
of Mutti suppliers.

MUTTI'S
RECIPE FOR
SUCCESS
IN YOUR
KITCHEN

SUN

TIME

PATIENCE TO WAIT FOR
THE PERFECT HARVEST

THE WARMTH THAT
BRINGS SWEETNESS

Sun and rain are our main allies in bringing
our tomatoes to the perfect ripeness. There is
nothing better than a hot summer on the
plains for tomatoes that are full of flavour.
The fruit is ready to eat once it is bright red

Choosing the right time to pick tomatoes means
finding the perfect balance: neither too early nor

too late. In this art form, perfection and
punctuality go hand in hand. Our farmers
monitor their tomato fields with the utmost care
and attention, looking out for signs of optimum
ripeness. The quality of the harvest, which is
rewarded with a warm handshake, is the result
of our constant commitment from field to fork.

in colour. This is when its nutritional benefits
are the most highly concentrated. So the sun

is Mutti's greatest ally.

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The Five Key Stages

If you need one more reason to choose Mutti, look no further than its exceptional taste.
This stems from our responsible approach to nature and our desire to foster healthy living for all.
Each stage is designed with a single purpose: to retain all of the tomato's natural goodness.

Maintaining a constant dialogue with our farmers means that
we can choose the varieties that are best suited to each plot of
land, and produce the finest tomatoes.

Planting

Our goal is to know all there is to know about the tomatoes.
We share all of our experience with our farmers and guide them
throughout the development of their crop.

Farming

Knowing how to choose the right time to harvest is the key to
achieving the best flavours. During the tomato harvest itself,
our factories are open around the clock, because ripe tomatoes
simply cannot wait. The fruit that we process at Mutti
headquarters are all grown within an average radius of just
100 kilometres.

Harvest

There is no greater satisfaction than receiving a batch of Mutti
tomatoes ready for processing. It means that they have passed
our stringent quality control tests, that they have reached
optimal ripeness and that in just a few hours, they will
become the products that we use every day in our kitchens.

Selection

We limit the time between the tomatoes' arrival at the factory and
the point at which they are then processed. Using innovative
technology to sort our tomatoes with the greatest care, production
time is cut to a minimum and heat treatments mean that the
tomatoes are handled more gently.

Production

The Golden Tomato

A QUEST FOR PERFECTION

"THIS AWARD HELPS TO STRENGTHEN THE MUTUAL TRUST
BETWEEN OURSELVES AND OUR FARMERS AND REFLECTS THE
CARE WE TAKE TO SATISFY THOSE WHO CHOOSE US EACH DAY."
-Francesco Mutti

We do everything we can to bring you the best

quality products. That's why every year Mutti
presents the Pomodorino d'oro (Golden Tomato)
quality award to the best producer. Year on
year this award allows us to constantly improve
the quality we deliver. In the end, it's a win-win
situation: Mutti, our farmers and the customer
all benefit from this award.

MUTTI

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Respect for our Land

WATER FOOTPRINT

Sustainable water use is important to us. In 2010 we partnered with WFF Italy and became the
first Italian company to calculate our water footprint - which is the amount of water consumed
across the entire production process - and take concrete action to reduce it.

AMOUNT REQUIRED TO MAKE

500,000,000

625,000,000

PASTA DISHES

LITRES OF WATER*

INSIEME A MUTTI
PER RIDURRE

L'IMPATTO
AMBIENTALE

WWF

ENERGY FOOTPRINT

As well as water resource consumption, we have been working hand in hand with WFF Italy to help farmers
find sustainable ways of reducing CO₂ emissions. We've invested in technology, training and technical
help for farmers and producers, which help us to contribute to the development of our land.

CO

2

56,385

12,400

TONNES OF CO2 IN THE AIR**

MILAN-LONDON FLIGHTS

*Litres of water saved between 2012 and 2014.
(Data compiled by WFF Italy and the Euro-Mediterranean Centre for Climate Change, CMCC).

** CO₂ emissions prevented between 2010 and 2014, in comparison with the 2009 performance level.
(Data compiled by WFF Italy and the energy efficiency group Officinae Verdi).

Defining Sustainability

“IT'S A
PARTNERSHIP
THAT
STRENGTHENS
THE BONDS
BETWEEN
EVERYONE
INVOLVED."

The company encourages constant dialogue between
institutions - the research centres and universities
involved alongside WFF Italy - farmers, canning
factories and packaging companies. The aim is to
create a solid foundation of shared values to
optimise each partner's contribution and translate
the principle of respect for the land into tangible
actions. This is how we define sustainability: a set of
choices that give meaning to the word "taste".
It is not simply a question of economic sustainability,
without which no company can survive, but also of
environmental and social sustainability. When you
buy a Mutti product, you are not only choosing a high
quality ingredient, you are making a much more
meaningful gesture.

Product Overview

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

PALLET CARTON
QUANTITY

PRODUCT
SIZE

PRODUCT
CODE

LAYER CARTON
QUANTITY

MUTTI

Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes

12 x 400g

160

MPOLPA400(12)

16

POLPA

HUTTI

160
10

Mutti Pizza Sauce
'Aromatizzata' Herbs & Spices

MPSAU400(12)

12 x 400g

PZZASAUCE

16

MUTTI

160
10

Cherry

Cherry Tomatoes

12 x 400g

MCT400(12)

16

20
20

12 x 400g

MPASS400(12)

Passata

100

MUTTI

80
50

Passata

MPASS700(12)

12 x 700g

16

MUTTI

64
HO

6 x A9 (2.5kg)

Mutti San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes

MPEELSMA9(6)

8

MUTTI

MUTTI

112
12

MPASSA9(3)

Mutti Passata (Tomato Puree)

3x A9 (2.5kg)

16

MUTTI
Pelati

Mutti Pelati (Peeled) Tomatoes

6 x A9 (2.5kg)

MPEELA9

8

64

MUTTI

PIZZA SAUCE

80
60

MPSAUCLASA12(3)

3x A12 (4.1kg)

Mutti Pizza Sauce Classica

16

MUTTI

PIZZASAUCE

80
50

3x A12 (4.1kg)

MPSAUAROMA12(3)

Mutti Pizza Sauce Aromatizzata

16

22

PRODUCT
SIZE

PRODUCT
CODE

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

LAYER CARTON
QUANTITY

PALLET CARTON
QUANTITY

MUTTI

Mutti Polpa
Finely Chopped Tomatoes

3x A12 (4.05kg)

MPOLPA12(3)

16

80

POLPA

MUTTI

Mutti Tomato Paste

112
12

3 x A10 (2.15kg)

16

MTOMPA10

MUTTI

6 x A9 (2.5kg)

MCTA9(6)

8

Mutti Cherry Tomatoes 6xA9

64

Ciliegini

MUTTI

Mutti Pizza Sauce
Aromatizzata Bag in Box

PIZZASRICE

75
75

25

MPSAUAROMA(2X5KG)

2 x 5kg (BIB)

MUTTI

25
25

Mutti Pizza Sauce
Classica Bag in Box

MEERSAUCE

MPSAU(2X5KG)

2 x 5kg (BIB)

75

HUTTI
PASTA SAUCE

MPASTASAU(3X3KG)

Mutti Pasta Sauce
Bag in Box

16

3 x 3kg (BIB)

64

MUTTI

Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes
Bag in Box

POLPA

MPOLP10KG

2 x 5kg (BIB)

25

75

MUTTI

48
42

Polak

Mutti Peeled Tomatoes
Bag in Box

4 x 2.3kg (BIB)

MPEEL4X2.3KG

8

MUTTI

64
TO

Mutti Passata (Tomato Puree)
Bag in Box

16

3 x 3kg (BIB)

MPASS(3X3KG)

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Certificate of Guarantee

A FOCUS ON QUALITY

Quality, transparency and reliability are the values
which underpin everything that we do.

In 1999, Mutti was the first company to obtain the Integrated Production
Certificate according to the UNI 11233 standard. This certification of the
agricultural production process provides for very strict controls from cultivation
through to harvest, further reinforcing our 100% dedication to quality
for every single product that bears our name.

In 2001, based on the ISO 22005 standard, Mutti obtained certification on the
traceability of the supply chain, from the seed to the finished product, which
allows us to certify the total absence of GMOs and the use of only
100% Italian grown tomatoes.

E

TRACEABILITY TO
GUARANTEE ITALIAN
ORIGIN - ISO 22005
CERTIFICATION

ISO 14001
CERTIFIED

FOOD SAFETY
BRC CERTIFIED

QUALITY
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM ISO 9001
CERTIFICATION

FOOD SAFETY
IFS CERTIFIED

INTEGRATED
PRODUCTION UNI
11233 CERTIFIED

OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM

QUALITY
CONTROLLED REGION
EMILIA ROMAGNA QC
CERTIFICATE

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SOLO POMODORO.
MUTTI

PARMA

CONTACT US

Australian Distributor - Sandhurst Fine Foods Coy
1800 500 362 | Info@sandhurstfinefoods.com.au

www.muttiparma.com.au | info@muttiparma.com.au
MUTTI AUSTRALIA, SUITE 7, 87-103 EPSOM ROAD, ROSEBERY, NSW 2018
1800 940 607