The future of leather at your fingertips.

If you’re looking for the best leather in the world, you’ve come to the right place. L1 Leather unlocks the highest quality and value from natural leather through technology and chemistry innovations. Synthetic leather is a thing of the past. The world’s finest natural leather is here for a more sustainable01 future, financially and environmentally.

Learn more about Activated Silk™ L1 biofinishing system.

  • ZDHC Level 3.
  • Made with UN Sustainable Development good work practices.01
  • Proud member of Leather Working Group.

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High-performance, 
low-footprint leather

All leather on this site is finished with Activated Silk™ L1 chemistry from Evolved By Nature. It outperforms basic petrochemical finishes in durability, water resistance, flexibility and breathability while also reducing carbon,02 using zero PFAS and zero additional cross-linkers; offering a more natural look and feel for your leather. It’s better for products, people and the planet. It’s the world’s best leather.

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Footnotes

01Activated Silk™ biotechnology contributes to 12/17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, visit sdgs.un.org/goals

02Numbers may vary per location but reductions are significant. Varies based on application method – reduction comes from the innovative topcoat formulation with fewer solids and big energy reduction.