Leather as a sustainable choice
Leather is often open to debate when talking about sustainability and ethics. Many believe that leather is an unsustainable option because of worries about animal welfare and the environmental impact, but recognising that the responsible use of leather is, instead, a sustainable choice is important. Leather is a material that derives from a renewable source: […]
The development of the tanning industry
The tanning industry has developed significantly over the years, with notable changes in terms of processing techniques, sustainability and market tendencies. The use of technology, together with the introduction of machines and automated processes, has increased production efficiency and increased the quality of the end product. Technologies such as chrome tanning, vegetable tanning, and chrome-free […]
A new life
Leather, a wonderful, unique material that holds the story of every living creature in it. Since the dawn of time, man has learned to appreciate its beauty and versatility. But what happens when leather loses its vitality and is abandoned to time? This is where tanneries come into play, true and proper custodians of the […]
Respect for animals
Tanneries work hard to respect animals, implementing practises and standards that promote animal welfare and sustainability. To demonstrate the fact that animals are not killed for leather processing, more than 99% of the hides used in the tanning industry come from food industry waste. The hides are recovered by tanneries, which do not dispose of […]
