Prince Charles advocates leather at G20 in RomePrince Charles wished “people knew the value” of ethically-produced leather in the “circular economy” over plastic or “strange spun” synthetic material. ‘I prefer recycled plastic and vegan materials’How do we, consumers, know what is the best material for the production of a bag, a shoe, or a car seat? Can I trust the source trying to seduce me? The feeling of real leather determines the valueHans van Haarst (CEO Smit & Zoon) in dialogue with the famous Dutch couturier and designer Mart Visser about the challenges the world faces at this moment, and be inspired by their incredible agileness, their energy and drive to keep a focus on the long term: to create a sustainable leather value chain. Page 2 of 2Previous12Knowledge centerGo to all knowledge itemsVisit pageStay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribe