A sustainable leather value chain not only focuses on the production of the materials but also on their end-of-life scenarios. Society asks for a re-focus on the sustainability of leathers that are more biodegradable, and not just durable. Explaining the biodegradability of leather in specific and understandable terms is a key element to the sustainability of the leather industry. This whitepaper lays out the differences in the terminology and draws a distinction between chemical and whole material testing. The whitepaper is unique in the leather industry as it provides transparency and clarity in a well-founded matter about the biodegradability, compostability and end-of-life of a leather article. Download the pdf Whitepaper Biodegradability & disintegration of Leather Download the pdf My email address** First name** Last name** Company name** Stay informed Please keep me informed about the latest news on Smit & Zoon and the leather industry.Consent* I have read and accepted the Terms & conditions and Privacy Statement. Δ Interesting for you Discover more on Biodegradability Whitepaper Color Analysis on Leather The SmiTool Light and Heat already discussed the subject of heat yellowing and light fastness tests on leather. The current SmiTool explains the differences between subjective and objective assessments of tested leather and how to report test results for heat yellowing and light fastness. Is Zeology tanned leather more biodegradable than chrome tanned leather? Zeology tanned leather biodegrades quicker than the traditional tanning technologies. Masterclass ‘Biodegradability of Leather’ Can a leather bag, a leather shoe or a leather chair be biodegradable? Watch the online masterclass hosted by Nera Leather Tanning about the topic of biodegradability with Hans van Haarst, CEO of Smit & Zoon and Wouter Hendriksen, R&D Manager Nera Tanning. Biodegradability Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
