Stracciatella
A new flavor in comfort
Our classic, creamy foam stuffed with tasty chips of used saddles. Stracciatella foam is a proprietary technology
by Selle Royal that allows new padding material to be created from grinding old or defeated saddles.
Striving towards a more responsible production model
Like any quality-driven industrial process, saddle production creates a certain amount of waste. This particular waste is especially difficult to recycle since it consists of various assembled materials which cannot be easily separated and reused in their original form. Therefore, for years, Selle Royal has been working hard to find a way in which to responsibly repurpose these production scraps.
Circular Innovation: the stages of Stracciatella
With Stracciatella, we have developed a method for "circular re-usage" which takes place in three simple steps:
- Collect: We gather discarded saddles and excess scrap materials from our production and testing processes.
- Grind: These items are mechanically ground and transformed into a uniform black powder.
- Recycle: This powder is then injected into the foam that fills new saddles, thus reducing waste and promoting a circular production model.
No compromises on comfort
For more manageable maneuverability, On Open has a soft-touch rubberized handle integrated right into the rear of the saddle. Stracciatella represents a big step ntowards sustainability—one that importantly, doesn’t come at the cost of comfort. Throughout every stage of this process, our commitment to supporting riders remains the same. After all, comfort is the cornerstone of every saddle we create and will continue to be so as we move towards a more eco-friendly future.
Another reason to Lookin: Stracciatella
Our most iconic saddle range now features a refreshed look and recycled heart.
We’ve selected the Lookin family as the first saddles to feature our new Stracciatella technology, providing the same long-lasting Selle Royal comfort in a more sustainable form.
Not the final destination, but another stroke of the pedals towards a more responsible cycling future.
To learn more about Selle Royal Group sustainability efforts, visit selleroyalgroup.com