recycled leather labels
When talking about leather tanning, we can feel uncomfortable about the highly polluting process that can become, if rigorous controls are not followed. This is why recycled or regenerated leather labels were born, a much more respectful aspect with the environment.
At present, society demands sustainable materials and this material meets the expectations and demand levels of the public that is most committed to the environment, and that is why it occupies an important niche in the current market.
How is this material obtained?
This type of leather is obtained through a mechanical process, from leftover leather trimmings from other industries, a fiber is obtained. This fiber is composed of 75% leather fiber and 25% natural fiber and does not contain any type of chemical additives. The result of this product is a 100% recycled, ecological and biodegradable material. Different pigments and finishes are incorporated into this mixture to give it the appearance of authentic natural leather.
The results are fully satisfactory, since well worked it can have the total appearance of top quality skin. In addition, recycled leather is presented on the market in various ways: dyed, engraved, stamped, ground with abrasives, patent leather, metallic, etc.
Recycled leather both in Europe and in the US is also called ecological leather, recovered leather or Bonded leather. And it is widely accepted in various sectors such as footwear, upholstery and leather goods.
Our recycled leather labels
At Etimed we promote initiatives that are respectful and sustainable with nature, since they provide added value to our sector. In this way we have a wide range of labels made from recycled leather, different finishes, and many different possibilities always adapted to the needs of our customers.