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ReSOURCE: Sustainable Leather & Alternatives

Here’s what to look for in Leather Alternatives at ReSOURCE

17. June 2021

Whatever has led you here, you are already thinking about the reasons a brand has for choosing between the seemingly massive range of leathers and leather alternatives available. This decision usually begins with a basic understanding of the manufacturing processes in order to decide, does the final material reflect brand values, share brand beliefs and share the same innovative approach? To help choose the best option for you, we provide material highlights from our recent showcase on ReSOURCE to directly connect you with industry partners who can support in your next steps.

There are over 50 kinds of sustainable textile and material certifications used across our materials showcased online and at our shows with ReSOURCE. Get to know which 4 you should be familiar with when it comes to sourcing sustainable leathers and leather alternative materials:

Leather Standard by Oeko-Tex

Specifically tailored to leather articles which have been tested for harmful substances. Certification can be awarded for leather semi-finished products, finished leather, leather fibre materials up to finished articles and accessories.

Look for Leather Standard by Oeko-Tex certified materials if you are interested in:

  • using real leather materials
  • materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
  • ensuring your products are harmless to health

Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex

All types of textiles that have been tested for harmful substances, from yarns to the finished product, may bear the STANDARD 100 product label.

Look for Oeko-Tex 100 certified materials if you are interested in:

  • certified materials with an innovative approach
  • materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
  • ensuring your products are harmless to health

V-Label by European Vegetarian Union (EVU)

The only requirement of this certificate is that the product is vegan/vegetarian, meaning the product must not contains products of animal origin; no animal auxiliaries may be used during the production process.

Look for V-Label certified materials:

  • to ensure materials which are vegan, cruelty free and animal friendly
  • to include in brand marketing, communication and raise brand awareness
  • support the development of further innovative textile and accessories vegan alternatives

Cradle to Cradle by Cradle to Cradle (C2C)

Cradle to cradle (C2C) is an approach to a continuous and consistent recycling management. “Cradle-to-cradle products” are therefore those that can either be returned to biological cycles as biological nutrients or can be continuously kept in technical cycles as “technical nutrients”.

Look for Cradle to Cradle certified materials if you are interested in:

  • ensuring production is focused on reducing water wastage and usage, fostering a closed loop system using wet processes
  • materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
  • materials which use reduced energy in the supply chain, with use of renewable energy with minimal reliance on petro-chemicals
  • materials which reduce and recycle waste throughout the textile supply chain

Other sustainable certifications to get to know when sourcing sustainable leathers & alternatives include: IVN Naturleder, Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) + Global Recycled Stand (GRS)

Real Leather

Real leather materials which are responsibly made and certified

100 % Real Leather
Certified: Leather Standard Oeko-Tex
Stitch & Trim
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100 % Real Leather, tanned using olives leaves
Certified: Leather Standard Oeko-Tex
Turteks Tekstil

Turtex Tekstil
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100 % Real Leather, water ink printed
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Texcart
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100 % Real Leather, natural and chrome free tanning
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Medike Landes
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100% Recycled Leather
Certified: RCS Blended
We Nordic
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100 % Recycled Leather
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Nilorn
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Natural Alternatives to Leather

Leather alternatives which are responsibly made, cruelty free using natural food produce and certified

100% Apple Leather
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Stitch & Trim
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100% Jacron Leather from sustainable wood sources
Certified: Cradle to Cradle, FSC
Nilorn
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100% Jacron Leather
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
We Nordic
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100% Pinatex®
Certificates: none
We Nordic
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100 % Cork
Certificates: none
Medike Landes
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50% Cork, 50% Tencel
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, FSC
Nilorn
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Part Synthetic Alternatives to Leather

Leather alternatives which are responsibly made, using recycled or reclaimed materials made up in part of synthetic materials

90% Microfiber, 10% Polyurethane
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, V-Label
Piovese Fashion
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72% Pinatex®, 18% Polyactic Acid, 10% Polyurethane
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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70% Polyurethane, 30% REC Cotton
Certified: FSC, GRS, V-Label
Piovese Fashion
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52% Waterbased Polyurethane, 34% Recycled PES, 14% Polyester
Certified: GRS
BLUE RENTEX.ONE
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61% Recycled Leather, 30% Polyurethane, 1% Polyester
Certified: RCS Blended
BLUE RENTEX.ONE
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90% Organic Material, 10% Other Fibres
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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25% Polyurethane, 25% Organic Material including Apple Skin, backing process 50%
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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25% Polyurethane, 25% Organic Material including Apple Skin, backing process 50%
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainability in fashion, we want to improve our online sourcing platform ReSOURCE. Therefore, we want to hear from you! What products do you wish you could find on ReSOURCE? What information are we missing that could your fashion brand enter the next stage of responsible sourcing? Share your thoughts with us via mail to info@munichfabricstart.com

Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.

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ReSOURCE: The Branding Edit

A Closer Look at Sustainable Branding Solutions on ReSOURCE

31. May 2021

The search is on to find timeless, responsible and luxury labelling, hangtags and branding solutions that are representative of your values as a conscious clothing brand. With our online sourcing platform for sustainable materials, ReSOURCE, we can now offer practical sourcing solutions all year round. Showcasing the latest materials and innovations, including newly launched products for Spring.Summer 22 by leading manufacturers and suppliers of fabrics, additional, denim as well as an extensive range of branding solutions.

While the fashion industry is notorious as being one of the world’s largest contributors to global carbon emissions, it is important to focus on the lesser celebrated narrative: In fact, the fashion industry is currently undergoing the greatest overhaul any one sector has faced in such a short space of time. Over the past decade, we have witnessed a shift from fast fashion and trend led consumerism to quality made, responsible production and ethical manufacturing as one of the most important factors influencing consumers behaviour. The framework of the fashion industry is going through unprecedented change and your sustainable sourcing choices make a positive impact in the accelerated growth of sustainable fashion.

With ReSOURCE, we partner with leading international suppliers committed to producing high quality, ethical branding solutions who are ready to make your brand look good as well as do good. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights showcased on ReSOURCE.

Bio PU; Biodegradable in 180 days; Cellulose Based; PVC Free
Bornemann
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Biodegradable Bioplastics; PVC Free; Certified by TÜV
Cadica Group
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Biodegradable; PVC Free; PEFC + INDA-EDANA Certified
Cadica Group
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PVC Free; 40% REC Paper; Organic materials; Bleached without chlorine
Cadica Group
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Recycled Felt
Dienpi
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Recycled PES; PVC Free
Escher Textiles
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recycled; leather alternatives; natural tanning, residual humidity
Estro
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recycled; eco finish; rec. zinc casting; PVS free; no electroplating process; SGS cert
Frameless Asia Pacific
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recycled; rec. post-consumer yarn; PVC free
Harmanci Etiket
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sustainable/natural; PVC free; NOS
ITL Group
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organic/natural; PVC free; NOS
Mainetti
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organic/natural; PVC free; NOS
Mainetti
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tracing paper; sugarcane paper; vegetable oil based ink, String: rec. PET; PVC free
Nilorn
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biodegradable; pollution-free; Digital Heat Transfer; 100% recyclable & compostable; 30% less ink; PVC free; NOS

Nilorn
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pure stainless steel; low impact; 100% recyclable; PVC free
Nilorn
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recycled; PVC free; 20% Cellulosics, 80% rec fibres
Olimpias Labels
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recycled; rec. PET bottles; PVC free
Reca Group
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recycled; PVC free; Oeko Tex PK 1; NOS
Reca Group
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recycled; natural printing ink; PVC free; NOS
Reca Group
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recycled; PVC free, Oeko Tex PK 1
Reca Group
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biodegradable; PVC free; NOS
Reca Group
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leather alternative, PVC free, NOS
Stitch and Trim
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organic/natural; blended & regenerated CO; PVC free; PK 1, NOS
Texcart
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organic/natural, biodegradable cellulosics; eco print; 15% apples content; PVC free
Varcotex
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biodegradable, recycled; 100% low-density Polyethylene; rec. pre consumer waste into plastic bags; PVC free
Weavabel
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sustainable/natural, biodegradable, regen. from Bagasse (sugar ground remains); PVC free; Carvajal Pulp & Paper; NOS
We Nordic
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organic/natural, PVC free, printed with soya ink, NOS
We Nordic
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organic/natural; blended & regenerated CO; PVC free; PK 1, NOS
Weavabel
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As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainability in fashion, we want to improve our online sourcing platform ReSOURCE. Therefore, we want to hear from you! What products do you wish you could find on ReSOURCE? What information are we missing that could your fashion brand enter the next stage of responsible sourcing? Share your thoughts with us via mail to info@munichfabricstart.com

Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.

#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource