Tata International, a manufacturer and exporter of finished leather and footwear, has launched Phoenix Leather, a sustainable product, under its Earthcare Leather range.
Phoenix Leather is created through a patented process called ‘Genocorium’, developed in collaboration with the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai. The process is said to transform trim waste from leather production into “high-quality” reconstituted leather sheets, and not only repurposes corium waste but also reduces the water pollution, depletion, and greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional leather manufacturing.
Tata International said the Earthcare Leather range, featuring Phoenix Leather alongside bio-based and chrome-free/metal-free/aldehyde-free options, underscores its commitment to circularity and sustainability in the leather industry. The Earthcare Leather range is produced at the company’s facilities in Dewas, India, employing more than 750 workers.
P. Rajasekaran, business head – finished leather business at Tata International, said: “Tata International’s Earthcare Leather range aims to lead the sustainable development of the leather industry. Despite lower demand post-Covid, we are now witnessing promising recovery with increased interest from key markets such as the US, China, and Europe. Tata International is one of the largest exporters of leather and leather products in India. We are optimistic about sustainable and bio-based leather. Earthcare leather in financial year 2023-2024 accounted for 27% of our total production and we plan to increase this to 50% in the next four years.”
Tata International Limited is the global trading and distribution company of the Tata Group. The company operates through its network of offices and subsidiaries across 29 countries, spanning Africa, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Asia and has spearheaded forays into new geographies for the group.
