The production of vegetable tanned leather is an intricate craftsmanship that requires time and skill. Said to be the world’s oldest leather-making tradition, vegetable tanning dates back to roughly ...

Scientists have modified the leather tanning process making it far more eco-friendly. They have reduced the amount chemicals released by 82 percent and made an energy saving of nearly 40 percent. No ...

Cod liver oil and willow bark extract used in the tanning of skins for clothing and other products offer notable differences in treatment, a study by a team of scientists shows. Their findings show ...

The DyTan process claims to show significant water savings compared to other metal-free tanning systems. Credit: Archroma The DyTan process is the outcome of a partnership between Archroma and ...

Theophile Conrad, the only child of Martine and Caroline Conrad, grew up in France. By 1851 he was planning a career in business and studying the methods of tanning. Now this is not tanning like actor ...