In October of this year Smit & Zoon has launched their new company Nera, and a revolutionary new tanning agent called Zeology. Chrome-free, heavy metal-free and aldehyde-free. In an industry where the demand for transparency is higher than ever, Smit & Zoon has now taken the next step in sharing the scientific information about their innovation.Introducing the science of ZeologyToday Smit & Zoon is airing two films with the aim to inspire leather technicians, tanneries, leather manufacturers, brands and designers. The two films are suitable for all viewers but differ on the level of complexity. We present:The technical film An in-depth and scientific-based informative and appealing explanation of how zeolite works for leather tanning. You can watch the video here.The brand film This version is an inspirationally and scientifically sound animation, which explains the need for Zeology and the working of zeolite in a very easy to comprehend way. You can watch the video here.University of ZeologyBeing transparent and sharing our knowledge, that is the aim of Nera. That is why we have set up the University of Zeology. The university is a digital environment for tanneries, brands, designers, OEM’s and everyone else who wants to learn more about sustainable tanning. It contains whitepapers, position papers, video’s, downloads and more, available for everyone. New articles are added weekly.More informationFor additional information about the films or Zeology please contact Danielle Koenen, Global Marketing Manager of Smit & Zoon. Interesting for you Discover more news Smit & Zoon hands out scholarship fund to Shaanxi University of Science & TechnologySmit & zoon, global manufacturer of leather processing products, today announced that it has handed out a scholarship fund to Shaanxi University of Science & Technology in Xi’an, China. The University will use this fund for research on sustainable leather manufacturing. Royal Smit & Zoon supports Kyiv National University of Technologies and DesignRoyal Smit & Zoon has supported the Kiev National University of Technologies and Design with renovating their educational scientific laboratory "Expertise in Leather & Fur". The updated laboratory is now open for classes. Nera Tanning launches Biodegradability of Leather campaignHow can we make leather biodegradable? Attend the online Masterclass about Leather Biodegradability and download the whitepaper. More newsGo to all news articlesDiscoverStay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribe to our newsletterShare this: