We are proud to announce a unique collaboration between Royal Smit & Zoon and Van Drunen Schoenfabriek, a partnership that unites two Dutch heritage companies, each driven by craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep commitment to quality. What happens when you combine more than 200 years of leather expertise with over a century of shoemaking mastery? You gain powerful, real-world insights into how sustainable leather performs throughout the entire footwear manufacturing process. Zeology tanning technology. Zeology at the core of the partnership At the heart of this collaboration lies Zeology: our patented tanning technology designed for circularity and superior performance. Together with the skilled team at Van Drunen Schoenfabriek, we examined how Zeology leather behaves during every critical and demanding step of shoemaking. The collection. A rich contribution from Royal Smit & Zoon experts From material specialists and leather technologists working on tanning and crust development, to teams engaging directly with customers, colleagues across Royal Smit & Zoon contributed their knowledge. This allowed us to evaluate Zeology leather from multiple angles: technical, functional, and user-driven. A true exchange of expertise Royal Smit & Zoon brought innovation, testing capabilities, and in-depth material understanding. Van Drunen Schoenfabriek opened their doors and shared their deep craftsmanship, grounded in fit, comfort, and functional excellence. More than co-creation This collaboration represents a shared step toward a future where sustainability, performance, and human-centric design are not trade-offs, but the standard. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible in sustainable footwear. Interesting for you Discover more news Nera and SPOOR join forces at Première Vision Paris Nera and SPOOR offer traceability, transparency, and sustainability from farm level to tanned leather. From Paris to New York: Zeology gets worldwide attention at fairs The month July was packed with interesting fairs and exhibitions. Our team was present at Premiere Vision Paris, Lineapelle and Global Footwear Sourcing (part of Texworld) also in New York. Discover the highlights. Royal Smit & Zoon presents 2021 ESG Report Leather chemicals manufacturer Royal Smit & Zoon has published its Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) report for 2021, highlighting the company’s environmental and social performance. More news Go to all news articles Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe to our newsletter Share this:
