LEATHER

Material Guide

Category:

Organic material, recyclable, biodegradable

Other names:

Skin, hide

Short description:

Leather is made of animal hide or skin in tanning process. It is durable and flexible material that biodegrades in 25-40 years.

Impact on the environment:

High in the form of CO2 pollution created by livestock and by the water waste and water contamination made by the tanning.

Use:

Footwear, clothing, accessories, automotive and air travel (seats) industries, furniture, arts & crafts.

Types:

Full-grain, Top-grain, Split, Suede, Coated, Faux (synthetic)

What to look for?

Look for Leather Standards by Oeko-tex, or brands that obtain leather form Leather Working Group (LWG). There is also recycled leather brands such as embrace™, or Recyc Leather ™.

Did you know?

We wear as much as 4 items of leather everyday? Think of belts, wallets, shoes or wristband on your watch or a necklace. The matter of fact is that if the natural leather was not used, you will most likely be wearing synthetic alternatives.

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Zora Roth

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CONSCIOUS DICTIONARY, MATERIALS

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