Tanners at the Chouara Tannery in Morocco have been transforming animal hides into leather since the 11th century. The tanning process has gone unchanged since then, but it relies on heavy chemicals ...

The DyTan process claims to show significant water savings compared to other metal-free tanning systems. Credit: Archroma The DyTan process is the outcome of a partnership between Archroma and ...

Animal agriculture and its byproducts, such as traditional leather, significantly contribute to climate change. Consider this: producing just one leather bag requires clearing nearly a quarter acre of ...

One of the most prominent people in Greene County history is Zadock Pratt. At times in recent years he has been vilified for his industrial practices. The last time I wrote a column about him I ...

India is one of the world's biggest leather producers. But the widespread use of toxic chemicals in the tanning process has a devastating effect on the environment.

Fraunhofer UMSICHT developed a completely innovative leather tanning process that reduces emissions and production costs. The process can contribute to retain and strengthen leather-manufacturing ...

As more fashion labels push into the accessories business, competition for the high-quality leather market is increasing. Italy is known for its premium leather, having discovered the tanning process ...

Nearly 5sqft of leather goes into making a pair of shoes and the process leaves more than 70 grams of chemical-laced soslid leather waste. Every year, the Indian leather industry produces three ...