O4L Podcast 1: Vegan vs. Genuine Leather: A Modern Choice

Imagine you’re looking at. Specs for a new car? And two brand-new materials for the interior pop-up. One’s called genuine leather, the other vegan leather. You’re thinking which one’s actually the better choice for the inside of a car, once you look past just the names.

That really is the core question, isn’t it? Because those labels carry a lot of weight. You need to look at the whole lifecycle, where they come from, how they’re made, what happens at the end. That’s what makes this interesting. Exactly. And that’s what we’re doing today in this podcast.


Incredible New Material

Could you imagine waking up tomorrow morning to find scientists claiming they have discovered a new material that is sustainable, circular, durable, and luxurious to touch? This is maybe how the story would go.


The Benefits of Leather - English

Discover the benefits of leather interiors in cars! From luxury and durability to comfort and easy maintenance, learn why leather is a top choice for automotive enthusiasts seeking style and quality.


Responsible Water Management Drives Automotive Tanneries

Did you know that the leather on your car seat is not only supremely comfortable but supremely hard-wearing too? From the day-to-day demands of you getting in and out, to occasional food or coffee spillages and even the effects of UV light from the sun, leather outperforms other materials by miles. Take a look at our short video to find out more.


Wear And Tear? No Problem For Genuine Leather!

Did you know that the leather on your car seat is not only supremely comfortable but supremely hard-wearing too? From the day-to-day demands of you getting in and out, to occasional food or coffee spillages and even the effects of UV light from the sun, leather outperforms other materials by miles. Take a look at our short video to find out more.


Leather’s Natural Flame Retardancy Makes It Ideal For Car Interiors

Among the many reasons to choose leather for car seats, perhaps safety is not the first one you think of. But thanks to leather’s natural flame retardancy, it is far more suited to the role than other materials. With a very high ‘flash point’ (when a material catches fire), leather is the ideal seat covering in emergencies. Take a look at our short video to find out more.


Leather Has Excellent Tensile Strength

Leather is a material, built out of natural fibers. Like the animal skin it originally was, it is made to move, stretch, and endure. One of the properties in which leather excels is its tensile strength. Find out in the video below, what that means and why it is so important for the lifetime of the car seats you use every day.


Real Leather Is All About The Grain

There are many products that are labeled as leather these days. Not all of those truly contain any leather, and that is a concerning development. After all, leather is an ancient craft product, made from a natural by-product of our food system. Where can you really see the difference? Well, with leather it is all about the grain.


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