It appears the genuine leather industry is trying to combat the growing popularity of so-called "vegan" leather with a rebrand of its own: "animal welfare" leather. … [Read more...] about Have You Heard of ‘Animal Welfare’ Leather?
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This BMW X6 in Upholstered in Deer Leather
BMW has partnered with Meindl Fashion, a German men's clothing brand, to upholster an X6 in deer leather. … [Read more...] about This BMW X6 in Upholstered in Deer Leather
Apex Fusion Leather: Luxury & Performance at a Price You Can’t Beat
Like a lot of auto upholstery shops, we’ve seen the ads for Apex Leather’s line of ultra luxe Fusion leather, and were intrigued by its claim of "high performance and style." … [Read more...] about Apex Fusion Leather: Luxury & Performance at a Price You Can’t Beat
Industry Pros Defend Leather at AutoTech: Detroit
Fernando Caccia, managing director of Bader Leather in Rochester, Michigan, says anyone who believes leather car interiors are harmful to the environment is grossly misinformed. … [Read more...] about Industry Pros Defend Leather at AutoTech: Detroit
ILM: Biomaterials Should Target Synthetics, Not Leather
Why are makers of biomaterials, like cactus and mushroom leather, targeting the genuine leather industry instead of manufacturers of synthetic materials made, in part, with fossil fuels? … [Read more...] about ILM: Biomaterials Should Target Synthetics, Not Leather
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