Discover Zeology : The Sustainable Tanning Agent
It's no news that our throwaway lifestyle means billions of tonnes of clothes and shoes are thrown away every year. Most of this ends up in landfill or is exported to poorer countries where it pollutes land and water.
Together with Royal Smit & Zoon and our partner factory in India, we have invested time and effort to gain the knowledge and experience to create a socially and environmentally sustainable leather value chain together.
In this blog, we will have a look at the Zeology tanning process in cooperation with Royal Smit & Zoon and its benefits.
Tanning process
The leather manufacturing process begins with tanning, a critical step that transforms raw hides into durable leather. Around 75% of the leather produced today is chrome tanned. The chemicals used in chrome tanning are harmful to the environment.
Zeology and our Zebble Collection
At Rise of Rosa we work sustainably for people and the environment, while continuing to innovate.
A new era in fashion is here with the “Zebble” collection by Rise of Rosa. Our latest range of women's leather bags and wallets, 'Zebble', is tanned using Zeology. This sustainable tanning agent is a real game-changer. It allows us to create beautiful, durable leather without using any harmful chemicals.
Traditional tanning processes often involve the use of chromium, a substance that is not good for the environment. In contrast, Zeology is free of chromium, heavy metals, and aldehyde. This means less pollution and fewer chemicals in waste and water, making it a more eco-friendly choice.
Most importantly, using Zeology allows us to make leather that is compostable and biodegradable. Imagine your beautiful bag made from responsible sourced leather that can break down naturally. Zeology leather becomes true compost in just 45 days and can then nourish the soil again. That's pretty amazing, isn't it?
For example, take a look at our Lot cross-body bag or our Jade handbag from our Zebble collection, available in either black or red.
Explore our Zebble collection, and let's create a future where fashion is not only about looking good but also about doing good.
