The leather industry updates its Manifesto ahead of COP31
The document calls on global policymakers to recognize leather’s contribution to the circular economy
Keep reading...
Podcast series launched with Florian Schrey and Tanner Leatherstein
June 2025
Nera, a brand of Royal Smit & Zoon, has launched a new podcast series: ‘Leathertainment on the Go,’ hosted by Florian Schrey and Volkan Yilmaz (known as Tanner Leatherstein on social media). As many as eight episodes, all available on YouTube and Spotify.
Over the course of the chats, with a dash of humor and levity, the two experts delve into a wide range of skin-related topics, from trying to dispel common myths about vegan skin to discussing animal welfare and the future of skin. An entertaining and informative series that aims to spread correct information about skin for the benefit of the entire industry.
Nera is Dutch company Royal Smit & Zoon’s flagship brand of innovative Zeology leather that represents a major advance in sustainable leather production. It uses a revolutionary zeolite-based tanning agent that makes it free of chromium, aldehyde and heavy metals. This unique process not only makes the leather compostable and biodegradable, but also improves its performance and durability.
The document calls on global policymakers to recognize leather’s contribution to the circular economy
Keep reading...
Three funding categories are available to support young researchers working on innovation, sustainability, and the digitalization of the leather supply chain. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2026
Keep reading...
Bright, floral-inspired hues are on the way to bring new energy to leather
Keep reading...You must login to read this free content
This content requires a subscription to view. Are you already a subscriber? Sign in