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Have You Heard of ‘Animal Welfare’ Leather?

October 17, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

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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?

This BMW X6 in Upholstered in Deer Leather

October 8, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

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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

October 4, 2022 By Naseem Muaddi

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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

June 29, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

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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

May 9, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

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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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