Sustainability

Fewer claims, more measurement.

Sustainability in leather goods is mostly a materials and process question. We prefer to report what we can measure and to mark clearly what we cannot yet.

Materials

Leather is a by-product of the food industry, but its environmental profile depends on tannage, origin and finishing. We ask suppliers for tannery information and favour articles with documented origin where the customer's specification allows.

Current status: material origin recorded per lot [TBC: coverage %].

Chemical management

Restricted substance requirements are passed to material suppliers in writing. Incoming materials are checked against the customer's RSL, and we can arrange third-party testing for substances of concern.

Current status: RSL flow-down in supplier agreements [TBC].

Labour & safety

Working hours, wages, safety equipment and grievance channels are assessed under the SMETA framework. Corrective actions from the audit are tracked to closure.

Current status: SMETA audit completed [TBC: date/grade].

Waste & energy

Cutting waste is the largest material loss in leather goods. Nesting efficiency is reviewed per style, and off-cuts are separated for reuse or sale rather than general waste.

Current status: waste streams recorded at site level [TBC: data].

Packaging

Reduce what the customer pays to throw away.

Packaging is specified by the customer, but we propose lower-impact defaults: paper instead of foam, single-material bags where protection allows, and carton sizes that reduce void space.

Recyclable paper and board as the default where protection allows
Reduced polybag thickness or paper alternatives on request
Carton sizing reviewed against pack quantity
Desiccant quantity matched to transit humidity, not fixed

What we are not claiming. We do not claim carbon neutrality, a specific recycled content across all products, or a certification we do not hold. Where a customer requires a verified claim, we will provide the underlying data or say that it is unavailable.

Next steps. Formal baselines for energy, water and waste per site are being established. Once verified, they will be published here with the measurement boundary stated.

Practical questions we ask at development

Can the style be repaired?

Screwed hardware, replaceable straps and accessible linings extend life. We raise this before the pattern is finalised.

Is the material right for the use?

A thinner leather may save cost but fail at a stress point. Durability is part of sustainability, not separate from it.

Can the packaging be simpler?

Most packaging is specified late. Asking early avoids over-specification that adds cost and waste.