leather industry
Australia’s Leather Industry Hits One of the ‘Worst Depressions’ in Living Memory
Australia's leather industry is at an all-time low as consumers opt for vegan alternatives. Denis King, executive officer of the Australian Hide Skin and Leather Exporters Association, told ABC Australia: "The leather industry is in...
Shareholders Urge Levi’s to Make Leather Jean Patches Vegan
Shareholders of Levi Strauss & Co, an American clothing company best known for its Levi's denim jeans, are urging the brand to make its leather jean patches vegan. One of America's oldest companies (it was...
Vegan Leather Market Set to Be Worth $85 Billion By 2025
The vegan leather market is set to be worth $85 billion globally by 2025, according to a report by business consultancy Grand View Research (GVR). As the demand for animal-free leather rises, footwear, furniture, and automotive companies...
Demand for Cruelty-Free, Sustainable Materials Pushes Leather Industry to All-Time Low
The leather industry is experiencing an all-time low as more consumers than ever before are turning to animal-free leather alternatives, BloombergQuint reports. More shoppers are actively avoiding purchasing products made with leather and fur due...