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"Leather Alternative" News Archive

Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft
Sustainability Governance

Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft

Leaked EU Impact Assessment reveals a commitment to global animal protection leadership, with proposed measures based on scientific evidence and citizen demands for sustainable food production and improved welfare.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 30th, 2023|7:17 AM
Discover Angela Roi's Line of Cactus Leather Bags
Sustainable Suppliers News

Discover Angela Roi's Line of Cactus Leather Bags

Using 100% vegan materials for its luxury handbags, Angela Roi produces high-quality accessories that stand the test of time.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 14th, 2022|2:44 PM
Puma Commits to Ethical Leather Sourcing
Sustainable Supply Chains

Puma Commits to Ethical Leather Sourcing

German sportswear brand Puma has pledged to source all bovine leather from verified deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 10th, 2023|3:40 PM
Frumat: The Apple Leather Slowly but Surely Replacing Conventional Leather
Sustainable Suppliers News

Frumat: The Apple Leather Slowly but Surely Replacing Conventional Leather

Used by brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Samara, apple leather by Frumat is an innovative fiber made from the leftovers of apple jams and juices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 19th, 2023|6:50 AM
Camper Follows a Circular Economy by Producing Repairable Shoes
Sustainable Suppliers News

Camper Follows a Circular Economy by Producing Repairable Shoes

Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 10th, 2023|2:03 PM
Allbirds Invests $2 Million in Plant-Based Leather
Sustainable Suppliers News

Allbirds Invests $2 Million in Plant-Based Leather

Investing in Mirum, the new material has a carbon footprint 40 times smaller than conventional leather.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 25th, 2022|1:52 PM
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
Sustainable Materials

Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.
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|September 28th, 2023|3:08 PM
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
Sustainable Suppliers News

Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis

For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
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|October 2nd, 2023|4:08 PM
Leather Working Group’s Positive Impact Continues to Spread with New Partnerships

Leather Working Group’s Positive Impact Continues to Spread with New Partnerships

Leather Working Group will continue to strengthen its ties with key players in the industry including Textile Exchange, in order to launch the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather initiative this coming March.
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|February 2nd, 2023|4:02 PM
How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather
Sustainable Materials

How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather

H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 11th, 2023|11:57 AM