The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE) is the representative body of the European Leather Industry. It is a non-profit organization established in order to promote the interests of the European tanning industry at international level. Apart from representing European tanners and dressers, it also has the mission of promoting European leather both in the European and international markets.
Leather is a material almost as old as mankind. A wearable natural second skin, it has provided protection, warmth and elegance to mankind for thousands of years. Is this material still up-to-date?
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The European Leather Industry mourns the loss of Giorgio Armani
The European Leather Industry mourns the loss of Giorgio Armani
5 September, 2025
Brussels
The Italian designer passed away at the age of 91, after a life dedicated to fashion, elegance, and style.
Giorgio Armani was a pioneer in giving leather a central place in fashion. Through his vision and...
Press Release: Victory for Leather - German Court Bans Misleading Use of “Apple Leather”
Press Release: Victory for Leather - German Court Bans Misleading Use of “Apple Leather”
Cologne, 4 July 2025 In a landmark ruling that defends consumer rights, the Higher Regional Court of Cologne has officially prohibited Mina Merchandising GmbH, owned by TV personality Martin Rütter, from...
From Waste to Wealth: Leather's Role in Europe's Circular Economy Success
EU Green Week: Leather - A Natural Choice for the Circular Economy
The process of transforming raw hides into finished leather deserves to be studied at Harvard as a business case of circular innovation. By upcycling less than 1% of the animal’s economic value—skins and hides that would otherwise go...
From Waste to Wealth: Leather's Role in Europe's Circular Economy Success
EU Green Week: Leather - A Natural Choice for the Circular Economy
The process of transforming raw hides into finished leather deserves to be studied at Harvard as a business case of circular innovation. By upcycling less than 1% of the animal’s economic value—skins and hides that would otherwise go...
