Luxury Meets Sustainability: Bridge of Weir's Leather Used by Hermès, Prada, and Polestar
Bridge of Weir, a renowned leather manufacturer, produces high-quality, sustainable leather used by luxury brands like Hermès and Prada. The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its production process and the choice offered by carmaker Polestar for its SUV interiors.
Bridge of Weir's leather is not only luxurious but also eco-friendly. It's made from hides that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill. The company's production process is sustainable too, using local materials, lake water, and energy from its own power station. This commitment to sustainability is echoed by fashion giants like Hermès and Prada, who have focused on innovation and using more environmentally friendly chemicals in their leather production.
Life cycle assessments can help compare leather suppliers and debunk myths. For instance, leather is a by-product of the meat industry, contrary to some misconceptions. Polestar, known for its electric vehicles, offers customers of the Polestar 3 a choice of sustainable interior materials, including Bridge of Weir's traceable, chrome-free Nappa leather and bio-attributed MicroTech vinyl. Despite SUVs like the Polestar 3 contributing to CO2e emissions, they offer versatility and convenience.
Bridge of Weir's sustainable leather production, used by luxury brands and carmakers like Polestar, shows that luxury and sustainability can coexist. As electric mobility, as advocated by experts like Tobias Schmidt, becomes the future, sustainable choices in vehicle interiors like those offered by Polestar will become increasingly important.
