Innovation: drivers for the future
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 […]
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 the commodities that may be subject to new due diligence […]
Go for Slow Fashion – choose leather!
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 […]
Leather: a gift of nature!
According to FAO data, there are around 1,600 million cattle, 1,150 million sheep and 1,000 million goats in the world. The reasons for keeping animals are manifold and range from raising them for dairy and meat, to using them as a source of social prestige, assets, power or a convenient means of transport. Livestock keeps […]
Leather the best of many worlds!
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 […]
COP26 – Leather Manifesto
The Swedish Tanners’ Association, together with some 30 international leather organizations, has submitted the attached manifesto to the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow 31 October – 12 November, calling for the use of natural materials and challenging COP26 to recognize the cyclical and climate-efficient properties of natural fibres and their potential to reduce […]
Leather goes for Zero Allocation
The leather industry has long argued that as a by-product, our raw materials, hides and skins, should not carry any environmental burden from the rearing of livestock. This is the concept of zero allocation. What is at stake with zero allocation? There is a debate when determining the carbon footprint of animal by-products. Two sides […]
Leather goes for Zero Allocation
The leather industry has long argued that as a by-product, our raw materials, hides and skins, should not carry any environmental burden from the rearing of livestock. This is the concept of zero allocation. What is at stake with zero allocation? There is a debate when determining the carbon footprint of animal by-products. Two sides […]
Aniline and Nubuck Leather – for anyone who loves the Exceptional
Real leather is available in different fine, refined and premium types. Here you can learn more about these some of the premium and soft leathers. Aniline leather is pure real leather and the finest leather available. Although it is available in various colors, the surface is not coated. The natural characteristics of the hide are […]
Be authentic, choose leather by Elmo
At Elmo, sustainability is in our DNA, all our hides are by-products from the meat and dairy industry. Our raw-materials are from the Nordic countries predominantly, compliant with strict regulations on animal welfare and traceability back to farm. None of the waste in Elmo’s leather refining process will ever end up at landfill, the waste […]
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