The DyTan process claims to show significant water savings compared to other metal-free tanning systems. Credit: Archroma The DyTan process is the outcome of a partnership between Archroma and ...

A new 'greener' and cleaner chemical process could revolutionize the leather-tanning industry, according to a new report. 'Reverse' leather tanning, which essentially works backward from the point ...

Tanners at the Chouara Tannery in Morocco have been transforming animal hides into leather since the 11th century. The tanning process has gone unchanged since then, but it relies on heavy chemicals ...

(Nanowerk News) Humanity’s interest in preserving animal skins dates to prehistory, but in the 21st century leather goods have become ubiquitous. Leather shoes, belts, jackets and handbags are part of ...

Netherlands based Ecco Leather has developed a technology that could take the industry a step closer to water-free leather tanning by using the moisture already present in the hides. The new DriTan ...

(openPR) Fraunhofer UMSICHT developed a completely innovative leather tanning process that reduces emissions and production costs. The process can contribute to retain and strengthen ...

One of the most prominent people in Greene County history is Zadock Pratt. At times in recent years he has been vilified for his industrial practices. The last time I wrote a column about him I ...

Fraunhofer UMSICHT developed a completely innovative leather tanning process that reduces emissions and production costs. The process can contribute to retain and strengthen leather-manufacturing ...

India is one of the world's biggest leather producers. But the widespread use of toxic chemicals in the tanning process has a devastating effect on the environment.

The photographs of lab-grown leather recently on view in the Pratt Photography Gallery ranged from delicate brown gradients to deep tawny tones, some with richly textural surfaces reminiscent of ...

Scientists have modified the leather tanning process making it far more eco-friendly. They have reduced the amount chemicals released by 82 percent and made an energy saving of nearly 40 percent. No ...