{"id":20057,"date":"2022-04-26T05:28:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T01:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aplf.com\/2022\/04\/26\/a-guide-to-labelling\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T05:54:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T01:54:11","slug":"a-guide-to-labelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aplf.com\/zh-hant\/2022\/04\/26\/a-guide-to-labelling\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Labelling"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDifferent materials have different benefits, but labels can often be confusing. This straightforward guide, created by Leather Naturally, sets out some common labelling descriptions and explains how to interpret them in easy-to-understand terms.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIt is our mission at Leather Naturally to promote the use of sustainable leather for the long-term good of the planet, together with a clear understanding of how it is made and the benefits of using it.\r\n\r\nCheck out our mission ><\/a>\r\n\r\nWhat Defines \u2018Real Leather\u2019?<\/strong>\r\nLeather is of natural origin and made from the hide or skin of an animal.\r\n\r\nThe internationally recognised definition of leather as the International Standard Organisation (ISO) is:\r\nHide or Skin with its original fibrous structure more or less intact, tanned to be imputrescible, where the hair or wool may or may not have been removed.<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\nTo be clear to consumers about the origin and benefits of the materials used to make the product they are buying, the term Leather should only be used for materials that meet this definition an in some countries it is illegal to use the word ‘leather’ to describe anyting that does not.\r\n\r\nWhat is Vegan Leather?<\/strong>\r\n\u2018Vegan Leather\u2019 does not exist according to the above definition and any material that is not of animal origin can be referred to as vegan. It is important to note that \u2018vegan\u2019 does not necessarily mean \u2018natural\u2019 and there is no relationship with the environmental impact of the product and whether or not it is biodegradable or can be recycled unless it is specifically stated.\r\n\r\nIt is deceiving to call a material \u2018Vegan Leather\u2019, but this is often done to market the material to imply it has the beauty, natural quality and long lasting benefits of leather.\r\n\r\n\u2018Vegan leather\u2019 is usually either artificial or synthetic, or one of a new variety of alternative materials.\r\n\r\nArtificial or Synthetic Leather<\/strong>\r\nSynthetic or artificial material made to look like leather are usually oil-based from fossil-fuel resources. They are usually composed of a substance made with polyester or nylon, coated with PVC or PU. Synthetic leather is not as comfortable to wear as genuine leather as it does not allow the skin to breathe in the same way. It does not have the same long-lasting qualities and is difficult to repair.\r\n\r\nWhen considering the longer term effect on the environment the origin of the synthetic material together with its ability to either be recycled or biodegrade also needs to be taken into account.\r\n\r\nNames seen on labels of synthetic goods include:<\/strong>\r\n