While leather is considered to be ethical since the source of hides is from animals already in the food chain, the leather production process is both chemical and water-intensive, and the byproducts ...

With rapid economic development, leather has been extensively employed due to its durability and superior appearance, leading to an increasing demand for leather products. However, the production ...

Fungi-derived leather substitutes are an emerging class of ethically and environmentally responsible fabrics that are increasingly meeting consumer aesthetic and functional expectations and winning ...

Traditional leather and its alternatives are typically obtained from animals and synthetic polymers. Leather can be considered a co-product of meat production with both livestock farming and the ...

Leather manufacturing could soon become aa less impactful process. ECCO Leather has taken what it says is “the first solid step towards waterfree leather manufacturing,” unveiling its new DriTan ...

Italian brand names such as Gucci and Prada have become synonymous with style and high fashion around the world. But in Italy the leather goods that have made these designer brands so popular mean ...

The automotive industry is increasingly turning to more sustainable materials, both for interior and exterior applications. Mercedes-Benz has recently announced the use of a leather alternative ...