Get the message across on World Leather Day, urges Leather Working Group
On Saturday 26th April 2025, the global leather industry will come together in recognition of the fourth edition of World Leather Day—a global movement dedicated to celebrating leather as a material and promoting a deeper understanding of the leather industry.
This social media kit can be used by Leather Naturally members and interested parties across the global leather industry to promote World Leather Day through your digital communications channels.
Quick Links:
Leather Naturally website
World Leather Day 2025 announcement blog post
Leather Naturally social media handles:
Facebook: @LeatherNaturaly
Instagram: @leather_naturally
LinkedIn: Leather Naturally
Key Messages:
Transparency
Transparency: Transparent and compliant leather production relies on audited tanneries that process animal hides using strictly regulated chemicals. These facilities adhere to rigorous safety and environmental standards, ensuring responsible waste management. Final leather products meet brand and NGO requirements by complying with Restricted Substances Lists (RSLs).
Sustainability
Modern leather production prioritizes sustainability, with many tanneries certified by organisations like Leather Working Group and the Sustainable Leather Foundation. These certifications ensure adherence to strict environmental standards, including responsible water and energy use, waste management, and chemical control. Additionally, many tanneries are conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to evaluate and reduce leather’s environmental impact from raw material to finished product.
Longevity
Leather has unique physical and chemical properties that make it a long-lasting material. Leather’s exceptional durability allows it to be repaired, reused, and repurposed, making it a long-lasting material. Its unique combination of strength, breathability, and comfort sets it apart from synthetic alternatives. These qualities make leather a naturally resilient and sustainable choice.
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