Categoria: Leather

COTANCE calls on the European Comission to regulate the use of the term "Leather" 1

COTANCE calls on the European Comission to regulate the use of the term “Leather”

Content posted by: COTANCE

The Italian Council of Ministers approved last May the long-awaited Decree protecting the term “leather”. The new law imposes a ban on the deceptive use of the term “leather” (“pelle” e “cuoio” in Italian language) when applied to identify materials not deriving from animals. Deterring sanctions will be imposed on infringements ascertained on the Italian market.

The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE) hails this important regulatory achievement in one of the top priorities of Europe’s leather industry: “I wholeheartedly welcome this development that will put an end to the rogue usurpation of our sector’s terminology by materials hiding their actual composition behind the good name and reputation of leather!” said COTANCE President, Andreas Kindermann (Austria). “I only regret that the European Union does not grant to leather this protection across all member States, while it does it for the textile sector and milk products” he adds.

Leather authenticity rules exist in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Lithuania and Spain, and on industry standards in Germany (RAL) and within CEN and ISO, as well as in other markets such as the USA and Brazil. The regulatory failure at EU level is now being responded with legislative initiatives at national level with Italy being the first country to deliver. Portugal and Hungary are closely following.

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U.S. tanners launch campaign to promote sustainable leather 3

U.S. tanners launch campaign to promote sustainable leather

Content posted by: RealLeather

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) have recently unveiled the first in a series of videos as part of a new international campaign communicating the natural, sustainable and durable nature of leather.

Launched under the banner of “Real Leather. Stay Different.”, the campaign will feature three videos and social shorts looking at nature and sustainability, the importance of sourcing quality leather and leather in fashion.

It showcases leather as the material of choice for artisans and craftsmen, and positions leather products as the sign of the individual who values enduring style over fast fashion. The campaign comes as the fashion world considers the social and environmental impacts of fast fashion and the use of low-cost, disposable materials.

LHCA President Stephen Sothmann commented:

“With leather, we create beautiful and durable items from by-products that would otherwise be destined for landfills, items that will last for many, many years. This campaign reminds us of that long history, the qualities that make leather desirable and its contribution to a more sustainable society.  Leather products may be costlier, but there are good reasons why they represent real value for all.”

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What happens if we stop using leather?

Content posted by: One 4 Leather

Mankind consumes a lot of meat worldwide, and much of it comes from farm livestock. But what if we stopped using the resulting hides and chose to use only so-called “vegan skin” and other alternative materials?

This by-product, animal skin from livestock farming and the food industry, would not have a new use and this would have a major impact on global waste generation.

This short video explains the consequences in a didactic and understandable way:

In short, about 240 million head of cattle are slaughtered each year around the world, and the combined weight of all those parts of the animal that are not used for food, such as its skin, is equivalent to a thousand times the weight of the Eiffel Tower. The only way to process these elements would be to bury or incinerate them, which would have a significant environmental impact. Its reuse for leather production, then, is a necessary alternative not only for the production of high quality products, but also for the future of the planet.

Leather is a natural material with many advantages and applications; in fact, human beings have been using it as a material that protects, resists, and endures for thousands of years. Today, this material not only has remarkable qualities but is also a sustainable option, as long as it opts for responsible production methods.

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