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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Milestone in the SELAMBQ project
European tanners of Spanish Entrefino lambskins complete important milestone in their quality improvement initiative
SELAMBQ (Spanish Entrefino Lambskin Quality) is the acronym of one of the concrete actions taken by a group of Spanish, Italian and French tanners coordinated by COTANCE and...
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,...
