We are proud to announce that the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS), the International Council for Hides, Skins and Leather Trade Associations (ICHSLTA), & the German National Association for Hides & Leather (WHL) have endorsed our initiative and joined as co-signatories of the Joint Statement on Durability in the PEF for Apparel and Footwear.

IULTCS endorsement provides strong. support from the science side of the leather industry, evidencing that the durability metrics the Statement advocates for reflect empirical reality and…. common sense. ICHSLTA’s voice further shows the cohesion in the global leather value chain in defending the material’s durability benefits in consumer products. Together, they enhance the statement’s truth and amplify its message, advocating for fair and accurate representation of natural materials in environmental assessments.

Join us to send a powerful message to the A&F Technical Secretariat and the European Commission: Fix the metrics. Protect natural, renewable materials and quality products. Drive true sustainability in fashion.

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