This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.

We sat down with Florian, an industry veteran with decades of experience, to talk about the biggest myth: that animals are killed just for their leather. Spoiler alert – that’s not true. Leather is a byproduct of the meat and dairy industry, and if we don’t use the hides, they just become waste.

We also explore:

✅ The shocking stats about what people believe about leather.

✅ How leather is actually one of the oldest and most sustainable materials.

✅ Why “vegan leather” alternatives are often misleading – and not as eco-friendly as people think.

✅ The role of chemicals in tanning – and how modern innovations are making leather more sustainable.

✅ The incredible longevity of leather goods and how they can last for decades (even 60+ years!)

This episode isn’t about shaming anyone – it’s about getting the facts out there so everyone can make informed choices. So whether you’re a leather enthusiast, a sustainability nerd, or just curious, join us for this honest and insightful conversation! Listen now and join the conversation!