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Enviro Hide is a fully circular material made from recycled leather products and offcuts

Enviro Hide is made using a process that uses 90% less water than traditional leather production. It also eliminates harmful waste from the manufacturing process and the necessity to use toxic chemicals, which are harmful for us and the environment

Enviro Hide is environmentally friendly and sustainable because it's made from recycled leather products, uses 90% less water in its production process compared to traditional leather, and eliminates harmful waste from the manufacturing process. More importantly, it's a fully recycled material that can be used again and again.

Enviro Hide contributes to a circular economy by being made from recycled leather products and offcuts. Unlike traditional leather production, which often follows a linear economy model (produce, use, dispose), Enviro Hide's process is circular, meaning the material can be used, recycled, and then used again, reducing landfill waste.

Enviro Hide has multiple applications and can be used across several manufacturing industry groups. These include the automobile industry, transport, aviation, government procurement, commercial office and building fit-outs, and the footwear and clothing industries. It can be used for automotive and aviation seats, residential and commercial interior design projects, and more.

Enviro Hide is 20% stronger than split leather. It's durable, lightweight, and long-lasting. It doesn't require cleaning with a detergent-based cleaner, making it low maintenance

Enviro Hide looks, feels, and performs like genuine leather. It's soft to the touch and can be made in any length and any colour.

Enviro Hide has received the Global GreenTag PlatinumHEALTH™ HealthRATE™ certification, which confirms its significant contribution in reducing waste, water, and chemical usage. It has also been awarded the Good Design Gold Award for exceptional design, innovation, and sustainability.

The safety and performance of Enviro Hide have been verified by independent internationally recognised testing labs LASRA & SGS. These tests have confirmed that Enviro Hide meets all Australian Government Standards around harmful chemicals used in manufacturing

Yes, Enviro Hide can be made in any length and any colour

Unlike the production of genuine leather which often has a significant negative impact on local waterways due to untreated wastewater run-off, the production process of Enviro Hide uses 90% less water, reducing the potential for water pollution.

Yes, Enviro Hide is a fully recycled material. It's part of a circular economy, meaning it can be used, recycled, and then used again. 

Yes, although Enviro Hide is currently produced in China, EmTech is working towards local manufacturing in Australia

Enviro Hide is low maintenance and does not require cleaning with a detergent-based cleaner, unlike some traditional leather products.

While the exact health benefits aren't detailed, Enviro Hide eliminates the necessity to use toxic chemicals in its production, which can be harmful to both humans and the environment. It also meets all Australian Government Standards around harmful chemicals used in manufacturing, which implies a reduced health risk compared to some traditional leather products that may involve harmful chemicals.