The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE) is the representative body of the European Leather Industry. It is a non-profit organization established in order to promote the interests of the European tanning industry at international level. Apart from representing European tanners and dressers, it also has the mission of promoting European leather both in the European and international markets.
Leather is a material almost as old as mankind. A wearable natural second skin, it has provided protection, warmth and elegance to mankind for thousands of years. Is this material still up-to-date?
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Joint Statement from the Leather Industry on EUDR
A decisive time for the leather industry
The next few weeks will determine whether hides, skins and leather remain in Annex I of the EUDR — and continue to be unfairly treated as drivers of deforestation — or are finally recognised for what they are: by-products of the food chain, not a cause of...
Why leather outperforms synthetic materials in life-cycle assessments
Another day, another reminder of why natural materials like wool and leather outperform synthetics in life-cycle assessments. The latest argument from the International Wool Textile Organisation highlights biogenic carbon — and the need to distinguish it from fossil carbon.
Biogenic carbon is...
COTANCE at APLF Hong Kong 2026
The 2026 edition of APLF Hong Kong (12–14 March) once again confirmed that the leather industry continues to withstand current market pressures while demonstrating strong potential for future growth. Across discussions and presentations, one theme clearly emerged: the bioeconomy represents a promising pathway...
COTANCE at APLF Hong Kong 2026
The 2026 edition of APLF Hong Kong (12–14 March) once again confirmed that the leather industry continues to withstand current market pressures while demonstrating strong potential for future growth. Across discussions and presentations, one theme clearly emerged: the bioeconomy represents a promising pathway...
