DELIVERING THE FACTS FORA COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING
One 4 Leather comprises a group of knowledgeable and trusted companies in the automotive leather supply chain with over 1,000 years of combined experience in producing premium leather, which has graced the world’s finest automobiles. The knowledge of automotive interior materials and trust gained over these years ensure they supply only the highest-quality products best suited for specific manufacturers’ requirements.
Our fundamental objective is to educate and advise our customers and their consumers by promoting the sustainable long-term benefits of genuine automotive leather, passing on our knowledge, and challenging the misconceptions of ‘vegan leather’ or PU/PVC leather alternatives to ensure informed choices.
As brands and consumers continuously seek the best possible materials, they tend to search for facts but end up with opinions. The distinction between these two is not always clear, and as a result, a poorly informed conclusion is easy to reach. We hope this website provides you with the facts you are looking for; if not, please get in contact with us, and we will happily help you further.

Our Core ValuesIntroduction
Our Core ValuesIntroduction
Our Core Values serve as guiding principles that shape our actions and behaviour and reflect our culture. By defining, upholding and embracing these values, we as individuals and as a group can align our actions to ensure we stay true to our mission and vision.
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Our Core Values 1/5Trust and Knowledge
Our Core Values 1/5Trust and Knowledge
One 4 Leather members have a combined experience of over 1,000 years of making premium automotive leather. The knowledge and trust gained over these years ensure we supply only the highest-quality products best suited for specific manufacturers’ requirements.

Our Core Values 2/5Quality and Craftsmanship
Our Core Values 2/5Quality and Craftsmanship
We are committed to excellence and take great pride in our work. We strive to create materials that reflect our skill and dedication, and this commitment sets apart our genuine automotive leather from mass-produced alternatives.

Our Core Values 3/5Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Our Core Values 3/5Sustainability and Environmental Impact
We are passionate about reducing our current and future footprint on the planet and ensuring we source and manufacture our products in the most transparent and sustainable ways, going above and beyond the standards set.

Our Core Values 4/5Innovation
Our Core Values 4/5Innovation
Leather has existed for many thousands of years, and it’s our role to ensure its continuation. Whether it’s developing new sustainable tanning methods, increasing bio-content, or creating new colours and finishes, we work hard to ensure its relevance in the modern era.

Our Core Values 5/5Performance
Our Core Values 5/5Performance
We ensure the automotive leather we make meets the high-performance criteria set by our customers: it must be hard-wearing, durable, colourfast, comfortable, easy to maintain, and will last for decades.
Using leather in cars benefits the planet. Swipe to see 5 facts that explain why. Fact 1/5
Each year, 331 million cattle are processed by the meat industry
Using leather in cars benefits the planet. Swipe to see 5 facts that explain why. Fact 1/5Each year, 331 million cattle are processed by the meat industry
Fact 2/5
It's estimated that 40% of these 331 million hides (over 3.8 billion kg) are not used and go to landfill.That's equivalent to 6,650 (fully laden) Airbus
Fact 2/5
It's estimated that 40% of these 331 million hides (over 3.8 billion kg) are not used and go to landfill.That's equivalent to 6,650 (fully laden) Airbus
Fact 3/5
Of the remaining 60%, the automotive leather industry takes and processes 18%. If laid end-to-end, the hides used for automotive leather would wrap the earth 1.8 times
Fact 3/5
Of the remaining 60%, the automotive leather industry takes and processes 18%. If laid end-to-end, the hides used for automotive leather would wrap the earth 1.8 times
Fact 4/5
If the automotive industry stopped using leather altogether, 35 million hides would go to landfill, meaning over 644 million kg CO2e would be emitted annually. That's the same as driving an average car 6.4 billion km or driving Route 66 over 1.6 million times
Fact 4/5
If the automotive industry stopped using leather altogether, 35 million hides would go to landfill, meaning over 644 million kg CO2e would be emitted annually. That's the same as driving an average car 6.4 billion km or driving Route 66 over 1.6 million times
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Alternatively, if the current use of automotive leather increased by just 10%, it would save 3.5 million hides from landfill. That's a saving of over 64 million kg of CO,e, and produces enough leather for 1.1 million car interiors
Fact 5/5
Alternatively, if the current use of automotive leather increased by just 10%, it would save 3.5 million hides from landfill. That's a saving of over 64 million kg of CO,e, and produces enough leather for 1.1 million car interiors
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