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ELeather

Pioneering next-generation fibers and materials

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John Kennedy

CEO at ELeather

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Employees 101–200
Headquarters Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
ELeather is an award-winning environmentally friendly materials technology company. Known as the pioneers of sustainable, engineered leather, they transform unused leather into high-performance materials while achieving a significantly lower environmental footprint than traditional means.

ELeather have built an enviable reputation for quality and service in demanding markets and have partnered with some of the largest and most successful brands in the world. Founded in the UK, they have grown to export over 90% of sales to more than 50 countries and supply industries ranging from aviation to public transport and athletic footwear.

So far ELeather have saved over 8,000 tonnes of leather waste from landfill, reduced carbon emissions by over 250,000 tonnes and supplied over 8 million m2 of ELeather to blue-chip brands.

It's leather evolved.

Notable Achievements

  • Built a leadership position in global aviation seating materials with 1 in 5 commercial aircraft flying ELeather.
  • Saved over 8,000 tonnes of leather waste from landfill and over 250,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
  • Raised over $200m in financing and built 2 advanced production facilities.

Currently Operating in 53 Regions

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