Unlocking the Full Potential of Recycled Leather
Unlock the full potential of recycled leather! Salamander produces high-quality recycled leather and seeks partners to scale its use across industries. Co-create sustainable products or develop certification & traceability systems that add value and boost market adoption. Join us to drive innovation and establish a long-term business partnership.
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Knowledge Base
Overview
Salamander Premium Solutions has developed a range of high-quality recycled leather products by upcycling leather waste, creating durable and sustainable materials that meet a variety of industry needs. This closed-loop system ensures that leather offcuts are reconditioned and transformed into new material, reducing the environmental footprint of traditional leather production.
Product Line
cohera® certified product line - our surface-finished reborn leather, a word created from Corium (Latin for leather) and Hera (Greek goddess of birth), offers the most sustainable solution with up to 97.5% bio-based carbon. With a unique thickness range of 0.3 mm and up to 6.0 mm and different levels of softness, the possibilities are endless. On request, this substrate material is also available RAW unfinished for specific projects, i.e. in the three basic colours anthracite, grey and natural light brown
LoopSkin® If customers value chain produces proprietary natural leather remnants, shavings and upper leather offcuts. Salamander offers suitable solutions to set up recipes and processes tailored to your individual Up_Stream in order to produce Ultimate Crust material that meets customised requirements
Technical specifications
Salamander’s recycled leather contributes to a circular economy by reducing the demand for virgin leather, lowering CO2 emissions, and minimizing waste. The company’s commitment to using up to 97.5% bio-based carbon in their materials emphasizes their focus on renewable resources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels
Basic - Characteristics
· high abrasion resistance
· good permanent folding resistance
· good resistance to cleaning agents
· good stitchability
· good scratch resistance
· good elasticity and flexibility
· good light resistance
· good bondability
OEKO-TEX® Leather Standard: Certified free of harmful substances, ensuring safe use in consumer products.
Global Recycled Standard® (GRS) an international, voluntary, fully-fledged product standard that sets out requirements for the independent certification of recycled materials, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions
Applications: Salamander’s recycled leather is versatile and is already applied in:
- Fashion and Accessories: Bags, footwear, and garments.
- Furniture and Interiors: Upholstery, wall coverings, and other decorative uses.
- Luxury Packaging: Providing sustainable options for premium brands.