For several years, Appenzeller Gurt has been using regional leather for most of its products. This spring, I spoke with Caspar, the founder of Appenzeller Gurt, about topics such as on-farm slaughter, ecological tanning, and patina.

Last week, I visited Buure Metzg in Gstaad and, together with the managing director, toured various agricultural farms. It was a beautiful excursion at 1500 meters above sea level, where I learned a lot...

Life is a journey, and with every moment, we leave our mark. Our story takes shape, much like genuine natural leather that breathes like our skin. Daily use and experiences imbue it with a fascinating patina, …

For about two years, we have been working with Gut&Bösel, a family business located an hour east of Berlin. On 3000 hectares, the dedicated team of this agricultural, forestry, and research operation researches and develops …

We often read and hear that animals are bred and killed specifically for leather production. However, this perception is incorrect, and we question the source of this misinformation. In fact, farmers receive no compensation for their animals' hides, …

In the production of goat milk, the annual birth rate plays a crucial role. Goats must regularly give birth to offspring to produce milk. However, this practice harbors an uncomfortable reality.

Today, the interview with Magdalena Schaffrin and Alicia at VORN was published. We discussed the issues within the global leather industry and why we see the future in regional, regenerative leather production, rather than in the innovation of 'vegan' synthetic leather.