RECYCLED LEATHER FOR SALE - IN LONDON AND ONLINE

  • WHAT IS RECYCLED LEATHER MADE OF?

    One of the key sustainable aspects of leather is its recyclability.

    The material can be sourced at various stages throughout the lifecycle of leather.
    For instance, recycled leather can be produced using waste and trimmings generated in the tanning process.
    In other cases, during the manufacturing of leather goods, such as bags or shoes, scraps and offcuts can be collected and repurposed to create recycled leather.
    Additionally, leather products, including furniture and clothing, can be recycled at the end of their lifecycle.

  • HOW IS RECYCLE LEATHER MADE?

    These scraps are typically shredded into small pieces or ground into fibres.
    The process of making recycled leather involves combining these shredded or ground leather pieces with binding agents, such as natural rubber or synthetic latex, along with additives like resins and fillers.
    This mixture is then pressed under high pressure to create sheets or rolls of recycled leather material.

    Like our genuine leather, our recycled leather comes from manufacturing surpluses of accessory brands.

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IS RECYCLED LEATHER AS STRONG AS GENUINE LEATHER?

Genuine leather is renowned for its natural strength, flexibility and durability, qualities that are challenging to replicate with recycled or synthetic materials. However, manufacturers can engineer recycled leather to meet specific strength requirements for various applications by using different additives, bonding agents, or reinforcement techniques. The strength of recycled leather products may vary based on factors such as the ratio of genuine leather to synthetic materials, thickness, and manufacturing standards.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECYCLED LEATHER AND BONDED LEATHER?

Recycled leather is designed to mimic the look of genuine leather and is used as a substitute.
On the other hand, bonded leather, also known as salpa, is primarily used as reinforcement. It has a dry hand feel and is widely used in leathercraft to provide structure, strength, and support, typically in various thicknesses ranging from 0.4 to 3mm.

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