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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Position statement on leather alternatives
Global Leather Industry Position Statement on Alternatives to Leather
There are more and more new materials appearing on the fashion, design and upholstery for transport and interiors markets, with the stated ambition of replacing leather as the material of choice. This is usually on the basis of...
EU TCLF sectors: Social Partners demand dedicated EU action
European TCLF sectors: Social Partners demand dedicated EU action to safeguard the industries and their workers
Following the European Commission’s update of the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: ‘’Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s Recovery’’, the European Social Partners for the Textile,...
Joint Declaration - Farm to Fork
Sad Anniversary for the EU Farm to Fork Strategy
Without a comprehensive impact assessment, we will not be celebrating the one year anniversary of the Farm to Fork strategy.
As a partner in the European Livestock Voice, COTANCE has subscribed this Joint Declaration - English version.
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Open letter on the message of Piñatex in the EPO competition
COTANCE OPEN LETTER ON PINATEX’ MESSAGE IN THE EUROPEAN PATENT OFFICE (EPO) INVENTOR’s AWARD COMPETITION
Not like that, Mrs Hijosa!
Tanners recycle a residue of red meat production since the eve of time. No cattle, no sheep, no goat is slaughtered for its hide or skin and if they are not further...
