2006-12-27 17:47:36 · 2 answers · asked by Mary Ann J 1 in Environment
The items shown above are certainly examples of recycled leather but are a small part. Recycled leather usually refers to leather items that are used or smaller scraps from manufacturing processes that are broken down into fibers and remanufactured into a new leather material. These materials are inferior to real leather but look like leather and provide a much cheaper product.
Don't confuse this with "bonded leather" which uses some recycled leather fibers but a whole lot of other man made fibers such as paper.
2006-12-29 03:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by john h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll give you an example, its easier.
Lets say i bought a used coat - thats recycling it.
Or that I make leather gloves, or a belt from an old couch cushion. Thats recycling it.
Hope that helps some.
2006-12-28 01:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋