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World Leather Day 2025 – Beyond the Surface<\/h1>\n

On April 26, we celebrate World Leather Day – a day to celebrate leather as a natural, sustainable and long-lasting material. This year’s theme is ‘Beyond the Surface’, encouraging us to look beyond what we first see – and instead understand the entire value chain behind leather.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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A material with deeper meaning<\/h2>\n

Leather is more than just a luxury material – it is a fine refinement of a by-product from the food industry, making it an important part of the circular bioeconomy. By using leather sustainably, we help reduce waste and maximize resource use. <\/p>\n

What does ‘Beyond the Surface’ mean?<\/h2>\n

Behind every leather product is a work that is imbued with:<\/p>\n

Transparency<\/strong> – Modern leather production takes place in tanneries that follow strict environmental standards and social responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Certification and responsibility<\/strong> – An increasing number of tanneries are now certified by organizations such as the Leather Working Group or the Sustainable Leather Foundation.<\/p>\n

Durability and longevity<\/strong> – Leather is durable, repairable and reusable – making it a smarter and more beautiful choice than synthetics.<\/p>\n

Swedish Tanners – Leather for the future<\/h2>\n

World Leather Day is an initiative of Leather Naturally, a global organization that works to spread knowledge about leather and its role in a more sustainable society. In Sweden, Swedish Tanners represents the four Swedish tanneries that work to develop and highlight Swedish leather production with respect for both people and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>