Recycled Leather
Introduction:
It`s unique patented process employs high-pressure water jets to force the recycled leather fibres through an integral textile reinforcement core. It`s a process that has major environmental advantages over conventional bonded leather, as it uses no chemicals (no adhesives, no resins ).Its process is a continuous closed-looped system with 95% of water recycled. It is a clean technology product using sustainable natural leather fibers and 100% zero carbon electricity in its production process.
How it`s made ?
Step 1: The Base materials of ELFA Leather is leather shavings and trimmings.
Step 2: Leather shavings and trimmings undergo a fiberisation process which shreds and upgrades them into fine usable fibres .
Step 3: Leather fibers are formed into two layers on both sides of a micro textile core.They are fastened with high pressure water jets rather than chemical adhesives.
Step 4: After color impergnation ,a pu finish coats the leather and a release paper template gives the surface a leather effect grain.
Step 5: After final inspection and quality assurance it is ready to be rolled . On a roll the leather is more functional to use and will produce less cuttings and wastages in the further use .
Our commitment to sustainability ,to minimise our carbon footprint and help brands achieve their environmental goals.We focus on three key areas.Including increasing recycled content,lowering carbon emissions , preserving the Earth`s scarce natural resources

Our commitment to sustainability ,to minimise our carbon footprint and help brands achieve their environmental goals.We focus on three key areas.Including increasing recycled content,lowering carbon emissions , preserving the Earth`s scarce natural resources
The Alternative To Traditional Leather
( Recycled Leather )
Traditional leather is being rivalled by manmade alternatives. The latest in this new generation is recycled leather.
Made from discarded ‘wet blue’ leather off-cuts that normally end up in landfill, recycled leather saves needless waste. Plus it’s available to cut from the roll. So Unlike leather hides there’s minimal wastage and, of course, lower material costs. Not all recycled leathers are the same…
Recycled leather comes in numerous forms. Most rely on adhesives and resins to bond the leather fibres together to form the material. However, recycled leather from ELFA leather is different. The ELFA leather patented process uses no chemicals and resins whatsoever but just water alone. With its strong eco credentials, high performance and low cutting wastage, recycled leather from ELFA leather enterprise is fast becoming the material of choice for the footwear, leather goods, upholstery and transport sectors.
Why use recycled leather as an alternative to traditional leather?
Recycled leather has all the natural benefits of traditional leather plus it is more eco-friendly, saves wastage, is lighter (for less fuel consumption), more durable, both cheaper and easier to keep clean and can be relied on for consistency of colour and texture. For Example as below :
LEATHER HIDES
1 tonne of leather….
….generates only about 255kg of finished, tanned leather…
…the remainder….¾ of the tonne is waste.
It takes approximately 4 leather hides to furnish the interior of 1 car
RECYCLED LEATHER
Trimmings and shavings (the raw material of composition leather) accounts for around 30% of a tannery’s waste.
ELFA Recycled Leather VS Traditional Leather Hides
Traditional Leather | ELFA Recycled Leather |
Leather hides(at widest point): 914.4mm
Length:2286mm |
Less wastage,more cost effective
Cut from rolls 1400mm wide.Length is long |
Can be prone to cracking ,tearing and
puncturing, especially split leather |
Resistant to cracking,tearing and puncturing
Its unique core reinforment textile provides high performance,improving its quality and feel. |
Prone to scuffs and scratches. | More durable – Scuff and scratch resistant
thanks to an easy to keep clean pu coating. |
Weight disadvantage, particularly to
transportation applications. |
Up to 50% lighter – Helping transport
Companies save on fuel consumption and reduce their carbon footprint. |
Inconsistent texture – Made from hides which
can be looser and more stretchable in the Belly and flank areas and relatively tight Across the backbone. |
Uniform texture – Made from leather fibers
and given an artificial pattern for a consistent Flawless finish and feel. |
Inconsistent Shade – Each hide is different
and has a unique grain texture.This results in the dyes and finishes penetrating the grain in Varying degrees. |
Uniform shade – Made from leather fibers
pigmented for a consistent flawless color. |
Can be fairly rigid limiting applications | More flexible and easier to sew. |
Cleaning detergents and leather restorative
products needed as well as the associated time and costs. |
Wipe clean with a damp cloth – No chemical
cleaners or costly cleaning maintenance Needed to continually look good. |
Leather is expensive,pricing itself out of
Large-scale upholstery applications in Particular. |
Recycled Leather is a better value
alternative to traditional leather |
Why Recycled leather can be better than traditional leather?
Recycled leather outperforms traditional leather in several key areas.
Price
Compared with Traditional Leather hides , price is more competitive .
Environmentally friendly
Made from discarded wet blue leather off-cuts that normally end up in landfill ,together with high pressure water jets to force the natural leather fibers through an integral textile reinformancement core.It is a clean eco-friendly material ,no chemicals (no adhesives ,no resins), what`s more ,to reduce the pollution of wet blue leather hides` cuttings and trimmings to environment.
Higher Cutting Yield
More cost efficient for many applications, cut from a roll not from hides for less wastage and reduced costs ( Recycled leather is supplied in rolls resulting in only 5% cutting wastage compared to up to 40% wastage for leather hides .)
Safety Fire Proof standards
Excellent flame retardancy endorsed by British and European fire and safety standards.
Better for product consistency
Manufactured from leather fibres so unlike leather hides has no natural defects and results in minimal batch-to-batch variation for a flawless finish.
Customisable design options
Bespoke colours are available plus various grains and the ability to emboss with company or brand logos.
Significant fuel savings
Up to 50% lighter than traditional leather, recycled leather is critical in helping transport applications to lower emissions, fuel consumption and reduce their carbon footprint.
Reduces landfill costs
Less wastage reduces landfill levies
High durability
Recycled leather`s reinforced textile core enables the leather to resist tearing and gives it greater elasticity. Ideal for heavy use applications from passenger seating to handbags and wallets.
Easy care
Simply wipes clean with a dampened cloth, thereby avoiding the need for costly cleaning products and maintenance.
Protect Animals
To reduce the killing of animals ,conforming to the policy of Animal Protection Countries and Organization.
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Sustainability/Performance/Luxury
Experience the luxury of recycled leather with a clear conscience
Our commitment to sustainability ,to minimise our carbon footprint and help brands achieve their environmental goals.We focus on three key areas.Including increasing recycled content,lowering carbon emissions , preserving the Earth`s scarce natural resources.
We are the original innovators of sustainable recycled leather and have been offering a solution to a huge waste problem for over twenty years.Thousands of tonnes of leather goes unused and is often destined for landfill.We transform that waste into materials with stand-out performance and significant environmental benefits.