Listed by Material ConneXion
Chemical & Physical
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Manufacturing & Smart Recycling
Recyc Leather TM is a green innovative company started up in August 2016. Our eco-friendly products are made from the sustainable materials, through a process of smart recycling of natural leather fibers from traceable pre consumer leather wastage of domestic gardening gloves factories. The result is brilliant: highly durable and lighter products that have outstanding strength, yet retain that traditional appearance and feel of genuine leather.
- A more sustainable and economical solution for companies making genuine leather products
- A smart recycling system that saves over 200 tons per month, that would otherwise go to landfill
- Listed as a sustainable material in global fashion brands’ libraries
- RCS certified – the global standard of recycling in the leather industry audited by Control Union (a partner of Textile Exchange)
- Big potential applications in other industries such as footwear, fashion accessories, upholstery and interior
Natural Recycled Material
Use Less Water
Saved 50 tons Leather Wastage Going to Landfill
Zero Manufacturing Material Waste
WHY RECYC LEATHER?
With the rise of global warming on the international agenda, coupled with a focus on healthy lifestyle and a dedication to the ethical treatment of animals, recycled leather has entered the scene as a force for good. Manufacturers of recycled leather products offer full disclosure of their factories, the materials in their products as well as how and where they make the fabric. Brands specifically and the fashion industry as a whole have long sought sustainable materials; originally turning to fabric, now they are considering recycled leather. In addition to the fashion industry, recycle leather has applications for automobiles, upholstery and interior design. Additionally, the end consumers are a more socially and environmentally conscious generation, desiring products with less animal materials and wishing to eliminate plasticized products. While consumers in mainstream markets still buy leather products, there is a strong upward demand for ethical, green and recycled products. Consumers are ready for a change!
Circular Economy
Incorporating the leather wastage from recycling into new products is our main mission. The original material are from the gardening gloves, but with our innovating recycling system that are capable of transferring into higher value of products.
TIMELINE
2016 Aug | started up
2016 Nov | BS 2780:1983: Passed
2016 Dec | Listed in Material ConneXion
2017 Mar | APLF HK: nominated yearly award
2017 Oct | Developed Leather 2.0
2017 Oct | Lineapelle, Milan
2017 Nov | RCS 100 : Control Union , Textile Exchange
2018 Jan | saved 20,000 kg leather wastage
2018 Feb | Premiere Vision, Paris
2018 July | Conference, Fashion Sustain Berlin
EVENT AGENDA
NEONYT , Berlin
15-17 January 2019
Future Fabrics Expo, London
24-25 January 2019
Los Angeles
13-14 November 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Showcased in the Smart Square with all other sustainable brands and companies #premierevision , Paris, Sep 2018
gathered in panel discussion hosted by #neonyt.berlin , Leather World Paris, September 2018
Amazing time in #Next Tex Showcase Munich Fabric Start , Sep 2018. Thanks to great team of #Sourcebook!
participated a speech in Next Tex, Fabric Start Munich Sep , organized by Sourcebook
Join conference in Change Now Summit, Sustainable Fashion , organized by Kering, meet the innovators who change the world. Sep 2018. #changenow
Featured in IMPULSE Vision 2020, Volume 2. Carlin Creatives Trendbook , Paris.
Interviewed by ChangeNow Summit 2018, Paris
TEAM
Aron Yu (founder) – Former executive in printing & packaging industry. Now seeking a change in sustainable world, 10 years experience in recycling leather, founder of Paperthinks Uk in 2010, a lifestyle brand. Founder of Recyc Leather in 2016.
Olivier Grammont (co-founder) – 15 years in Asia designing mainly handbag collections. Product development, sourcing and manufacturing leather accessories for global fashion brands.
Oliver Kern (sales & marketing, Germany) – 20 years of experience in designing and manufacturing leather goods, especially bags and gloves. He has wide expertise in leather and has designed for global brands.
Anne Liberati (trend & design) — Anne Liberati is a creative trend setter who has worked for over two decades as fashion and trend director. Studio Liberati consultancy in Paris, has been launched in order to focus on trends and product development dedicated to leather trends, footwear, bags, and accessories.