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recyc leather.

Recyc leather is a manufactured, natural polymer, protein fiber established in 2016. Recyc leather is sourced from waste material comprised of 60% cowhide, a 30% blend of natural latex and resin and 10% water based polyurethane coating. The animal leather waste is mainly derived from gardening glove off-cuts and pre-production waste and the synthetic components consist of natural, synthetic rubber from rubber trees and a water based polyurethane coating.

Recyc leather was awarded the Recycled 100 Claim Standard which guarantees a minimum of 95% recycled material.

Recyc leather uses a closed loop recycling system that consumes 90% less water than a traditional leather tannery.

Unfortunately the product is a mix of natural and technical components, hindering cradle2cradle recycling processes

+ PROS

what it gives.

  • is robust and durable
  • requires little, if any, ongoing care

− CONS

what it asks.

ADVICE

what to look for.

All products are subject to rigorous REACH certification and contain no harmful substances. Recyc Leather uses the following certifications: United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, Certified Recycled Leather, Certified by Control Union and the Chemical and Physical Test certificate.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING

where this comes from.

https://www.recycleather.com/

https://www.springwise.com/sustainability-innovation/manufacturing/recyc-leather

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