Leather and deforestation; not to blame but willing to help Due to its link with the meat industry, leather is often claimed to be a cause of the deforestation in vulnerable environments, such as the Amazon. Reports by NGOs have attempted to associate fashion brands and automotive companies to deforestation and leather is one of […]

There was a time, not so long ago, when we were living in a throw-away society. New cheap materials were even introduced, promoting this mentality. Today, however, we are aware of the importance of sustainability and the necessity to take responsibility for our purchasing choices. We can no longer afford to live in a world […]

The way we look at materials has changed very significantly. When primitive man discovered that animal hides could protect him from harsh weather, leather was just a thing that was available and useful. Now it’s a material. However it is a material of excellence, combining the best of many worlds in a unique way! The […]

The Swedish Tanners Association, along with 30 other international leather industry organizations, call on the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow 31st Oct – 12th Nov to prioritise natural materials as a means of directly mitigating climate impact. The “Leather Manifesto,” written by the organisations, challenges the COP26 to recognise the cyclical, […]