PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE Olive Tanning
A sustainable, plant-based tanning agent made from fallen olive leaves and water. This certified 100% biobased method is industry-leading in sustainability and has earned the Cradle to Cradle Gold certification. Our olive tanned leather is the first globally to receive the Red List Free Declare label and qualify for LEED points on sustainable projects worldwide.
The Intersection of Innovation & Sustainability
Mediterranean region which creates a sustainable wage for the workers within the olive industry. The Olivenleder tanning agent has received the Cradle to Cradle gold certification with a Material Health Platinum rating and currently has the USDA 100% Biobased certification.
SUSTAINABLE, START TO FINISH.
Olive tanned leather uses 100% natural wet-green® technology in the tanning process to achieve mineral-free tanning. Olivenleder tanning extract is made from fallen olive leaves, much like making tea. These olive leaves are a byproduct of olive production.
Traditionally, these leaves were burned but now are collected in the
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