Chrome-free leather is a new tanning technique that has emerged recently to respond to new needs and environmental concerns.
However, first of all it is necessary to understand that leather goes through several processes, namely tanning. At this stage, the vast majority of the leather is usually tanned with chrome, to make it resistant, but also for economic reasons. In this case, leather tanning ends up being the best choice in terms of quality-price.
However, this type of tanning has some disadvantages, namely in terms of the environment.
In an era where sustainability and environmental concerns are increasingly discussed, consumers and producers are increasingly more exigent, including in the leather industry.
It is in this sense that, to meet these new demands, chrome-free tanning has emerged.
What is chrome-free leather?
Quite simply, chrome-free leather is a type of leather made without the use of chrome in the tanning process.
To replace chrome, some organic product or other metal, such as titanium or zirconium, can be used. In this sense, it is important to note that not all chrome-free leather is necessarily metal-free.
Benefits
It is possible to say that the main beneficiary of chrome-free leather is the environment, because:
- It is less polluting;
- Waste flows are cleaner;
- It can be biodegradable (depending on the chemical used).
In addition, we must not forget that in itself leather has great advantages, particularly the fact that it is a durable and long-lasting material.
Is chrome-free leather of good quality?
Not using chrome in the tanning process does not mean that the leather will lose quality, because the use of other alternatives does not compromise the performance of the leather.
Proof of this is the fact that this leather is increasingly being used in the production of luxury furniture as well as luxury clothing and footwear.
Where can you find chrome-free leather?
You can find a wide range of this leather on our website, from Suede to Nappa. For any additional information, you can contact us so that we can help you with your project or answer any questions.
