sustainability

Sustainability is very important these days, especially when it comes to fashion. More and more people want to wear clothes and accessories that are made in an environmentally friendly way and that no harmful chemicals were used in their production. Tanners is a brand that fits this trend by making sustainable, handcrafted sneakers. In this article we will focus on sustainability at Tanner's and explain why vegetable tanned leather is more sustainable compared to plant based leather.

Tanners is a brand specializing in handmade sneakers. The focus here is on sustainability and the use of environmentally friendly materials. Choosing the right leather is an important factor in the production of sustainable sneakers. A distinction is made between vegetable-tanned leather and vegetable-tanned leather.

Vegetable leather is made from vegetable tanning agents derived from bark, leaves and fruits. The advantage of vegetable leather is that it is biodegradable and contains no harmful chemicals. However, vegetable leather is not as resilient as vegetable tanned leather and tends to age and tear more quickly.

Vegetable tanned leather, on the other hand, is treated with vegetable tanning agents obtained from tree bark. This process is significantly more environmentally friendly than using harmful chemicals. Compared to vegetable leather, vegetable tanned leather is more resistant and durable. It maintains its quality over time and still looks good after many years.

Another important consideration when choosing leather is the carbon footprint. The production of vegetable-tanned leather emits significantly less CO2 than the use of vegetable-based leather. This is because vegetable leather is usually imported from developing countries, which means long transport routes and a lot of CO2 emissions.

In summary, vegetable tanned leather is more sustainable compared to vegetable leather. It is stronger, more durable and has a lower carbon footprint. Tanner's therefore mainly uses vegetable-tanned leather to ensure sustainability and at the same time produce high-quality sneakers.