The archaeological site in Schöningen (Lower Saxony) has already brought back various evidence from the Lower Paleolithic over the years: spears, arrows, sticks. More recently, researchers have focused on some bear remains: they date back 320,000 years and are particularly interesting because they carry engraving traces.They are evidence, quite rare for that time, that hominids […]

Leather imitations, such so-called ‘vegan leather’ and ‘eco-leather’, are usually made from polyurethane (PU) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Recently they include plastics incorporating plant-based materials. As long as these fossil fuel-based derivatives remain cheap, their use will increase, with the associated environmental impacts during their use and at the end of their life. Unlike leather, […]

Some encounters are real experiences; they make us feel good and won’t be forgotten. Among them is the experience of leather. Soft, firm, supple, and strong, leather comes with special sensory properties. It is has an appearance, a smell, a touch, a sound that appeals to our senses. These sensations, so specific to leather, would […]

Innovation has always been necessary, but with emerging trends such as an increasing global population, urbanization, pressure on food production and climate change, the challenges for innovation in sustainability have increased. The European tanning sector began its journey of innovation many years ago, with investment in industrial automation and technological evolution of production processes. More […]