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26/08/2015

Quest for “sustainable” leather

No fewer than 7 billion pairs of polyurethane shoes are produced worldwide every year. Besides this incredibly large quantity, “pleather” is becoming increasingly popular in furniture, bags and apparel. Its manufacture, however, still has serious implications for the environment.

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7 billion pairs of polyurethane shoes – year for year

7 billion pairs of polyurethane shoes – year for year

 
Product example Photos: Bayer

Product example Photos: Bayer

 
7 billion pairs of polyurethane shoes – year for year

7 billion pairs of polyurethane shoes – year for year

 
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