Eco Salon: iPad and Mobile Products Made from Upcycled Leather
A Word to the iPad: Strap Your Leathers On
Upcycled leather is sexy and eco-conscious, especially when it matches your jacket/boots. Many products are recycled. Like paper, plastic, concrete and wood; even the Olympic swimsuits worn by the ab-tastic U.S. swim team have been made into dresses. Industry produces leftovers. With fabrics, for example, think about all the scraps that end up in the trash after a pattern’s been cut out. The leather trade is no different.
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