Fabric: Ultrasuede™

Content: 100% polyester ultra- microfiber non-woven with non-fibrous polyurethane binder

Styles:
Waste-Not Tight #GR500
Waste-Not SL Tight #GR501
Synergy Breech KP #GR502
Synergy Breech FS #GR503

Turning hide into leather requires massive amounts of energy and the use of dangerous chemicals. The tanning process has a larger carbon footprint than most man-made materials. While logic suggests that natural materials should be biodegradable, the reality is exactly the opposite. The primary function of the tanning agents used in leathers is to stabilize the collagen or protein fibers so that they aren’t biodegradable, producing finished goods that are timeless in the worst sense of the word.

Ultrasuede™ outperforms leather in terms of strength, providing comparable product attributes without the pollution. Plant-based raw materials are being used to produce new-generation fibers; these innovations are designed to reduce the usage of fossil fuels. A natural extension of going green, this animal-friendly movement articulates empathy for the Earth and its inhabitants.