I love leather furniture, purses, shoes, bags. And I would love to know how environmentally & socially sustainable these items are… How to check?”A fair question from Suzanne Doho, Coordinator Order Fulfilment at Royal Smit & Zoon in her globe story.Conscious consumers do need to put in some research to find leather items that are made with an eye for the environment. Luckily more and more brands are sharing how materials are made and sourced, to make it easier to make that responsible choice. Certifications & hang tagsCheck the product description or labels on the products. Does it mention where the leather comes from, how it is made or does it give certifications? For example, Leather Working Group certifications and hangtags on products are starting to make the way through to the consumers. Brands that make this a priority will talk about these things. Sustainability filtersMore and more webshops give you the option to filter on sustainable choices. That saves you some time! For example, de Bijenkorf, a Dutch renowned chain of premium department stores in the Netherlands, makes it possible to filter on sustainability and gives you the sustainability features of the product. More tipsMake a list of brands that you know are frontrunners in using leather made without hazardous chemicals. You can find more guidelines in sourcing responsible leather in this article.On Zeologyleather.com you find products that are made with circular, biodegradable and compostable leather.Interesting for you Discover more on Leather Sustainable, responsible, eco-friendly… what does it really mean?Feeling overwhelmed and slightly confused when bombarded by marketing claims? You’re not alone. Let’s dive into the most used terms to uncover their definitions and differences. Certifications for safer chemistry you should know aboutHow to source sustainable materials? Asking for the right certifications helps. For the leather supply chain there are 4 certification every brand should know of. Vegan leather, it is mostly a nonsense name. A marketing phrase.In a recent article published in the Volkskrant, one of the leading Dutch quality newspapers, leather is being compared to so called sustainable alternatives. A well-founded commentary to a, often, misleading narrative. Leather Discover Stay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribeShare this:
