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Carbon footprint: greater or less than that of leather?
Jul 08, 2021,16:36 PM
I'm betting on greater; much greater.
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Is the end of leather straps coming?
By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 7th, 2021-14:27
And interesting article on Fratello with interesting voting results at the bottom: www.fratellowatches.com Photo: Fratello ...
It is fortunate the internet comes with anonymity
By: afaleh : July 7th, 2021-15:09
So I can say that is ridiculous! I enjoy leather in many products and wish to continue to do so. That said, I am strongly against animal cruelty and would not buy a product if animals are not treated mercifully in making it, but as long as the animal is n...
I share your sentiments
By: Mr.Gatsby : July 7th, 2021-19:06
I think it is ridiculous. One solution however is to grow animal skins out of cell based technology. There won’t be any cruelty in the process I assure you. Best Gatsby
I'm all for it to replace exotics. I don't and won't use any of those.
By: Overwound : July 7th, 2021-15:20
Calf leather is a byproduct of the farming industry. As mentioned in the Fratello comment section it would otherwise go to waste so using this medium for goods is sensible. Unless the entire world goes vegetarian there will be a market for traditional lea...
I’m partial to natural rubber and metal bracelets...
By: oyster case : July 7th, 2021-15:30
and see more consumer choice as a positive. Vacheron Constantin includes three types with their Overseas, highlighting the user friendliness of their quick change system.
If you eat it you can wear it.
By: myles721 : July 7th, 2021-15:47
I am not for killing animals for cosmetic purposes. I am for completely using animals if you eat them. I eat chicken, fish and some meat. I have zero issue with leather straps unless the underlying argument is about forcing people to become vegans which i...
I have no yet seen it but have they done fake croc or alligator skins?
By: Spencer Karrington : July 7th, 2021-20:59
I think that it is prob possible but for me, that would be the biggest hestitation i have so far with the program as I feel that many cusotmers sort of expect to have those style of leather in their watch products. If they can do that, then I have no prob...
Agreed
By: mediumwatch : July 15th, 2021-19:13
I am a bit bothered by the ethics of leather, particularly exotic leather. I have stopped buying non-cow leather straps, and most of my recent purchases have been canvas, nylon, metal, or rubber. They are more washable, and the idea of animals suffering f...