We live in an age of great abundance. We’re also waking up to the cost such abundance exacts on planet earth – rising greenhouse gas levels, depletion of natural resources, pollution, trash and species extinction. This knowledge compels us to be sparing with natural resources and use them thoughtfully.

Today consumers rank sustainability as a key factor, giving preference to items that are safe, durable and reusable. In cooperation with world class tanneries, Silvateam has devised Ecotan, a patented, groundbreaking solution for brands looking to meet this new challenge. Our technology delivers the performance consumers expect from contemporary leather without exacting a cost on the planet.

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Tannery partners

Over 40 of the top tanneries in the world – chosen for size and quality – have joined the project and are ready to supply Ecotan leathers. They span, among others, from Italy to France, Portugal, Turkey, India, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Pakistan, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. All large-scale tanneries making Ecotan leathers are Gold rated by Leather Working Group (LWG). European tanneries meet ISO standards and the strict parameters of fashion houses and brands.

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The Ecotan Shoes project

Ecotan leathers from a variety of hides (bovine, goat and lamb) are available as full grains, corrected grains, nubucks, suedes, small skins, and linings. This range includes ‘classics’ like distressed ‘crazy horse’, pull-up, calf, floater, split suedes, nappas, embossed leathers, white leathers, and aniline to semi-aniline full grains. These leathers come in a full spectrum of commercial colors, including saturated blacks, light pastels and white tones. Ecotan leather can be readily supplied globally for immediate adoption.

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Time to play your part

What we have learnt from the Ecotan Shoes project as well as from all the collaborations with designers and tanneries we have developed over the years is that there is no limit to what we can achieve with Ecotan technology and the involvement of our partners. We are ready to imagine change, we are ready to make it possible together with you.

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