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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TCLF SkillBridge Introduction
The TCLF SkillBridge Project
The Pact for Skills, one of the flagship actions of the European Skills Agenda 2020-2025, aims to mobilise public and private stakeholders to enhance upskilling and reskilling, supporting the green and digital transition. The TCLF Pact for Skills has been established...
CheMI Manifesto
CheMI Manifesto
Together with 300,000 European companies and 14 other European industry associations, COTANCE signs the CheMI Manifesto to advocate for improvements in the EU's chemical regulatory framework affecting the manufacturing industry using chemicals in their processes.
In our joint CheMI...
International Council of Tanners Pledges $15,000 to Support New York State Bill on Labelling of Automotive Interiors
International Council of Tanners Pledges $15,000 to Support New York State Bill on Labelling of Automotive Interiors
United Kingdom – 4th June 2024 – The International Council of Tanners (ICT) is proud to announce a $15,000 donation to support the passage of the New York State Bill on the...
TCLF Joint Statement on European Elections
TCLF Joint Statement on European Elections
On June 4, 2024, the European Commission’s DG GROW hosted a stakeholder event for the TCLF sectors to discuss updates on some of the key initiatives of the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, the implementation of the Transition Pathway for...
