During the previous three decades the manufacture of leather articles has been a classic example of cheap labour in poor countries supplying the world's markets with large volumes of merchandise. As new countries have entered the industry, the conditions of the workers and their security of employment have not been considered by the major buyers who are constantly looking for a better deal. This has created unethical working practices in the developing countries most in need of reform.

For some time, we have been working with a new generation of enlightened organisations who have become aware of the need for change. They have grown up witnessing the pollution caused by unsympathetic tanning methods and the uncertainty of continuous employment in the local community. Globaleather has developed a range of leather articles designed to help promote ethical practices and support new initiatives.

All too often the final purchasers of leather articles are unaware of the conditions faced by the workers who manufacture the goods and the fact that very little of the purchase price actually reaches the local producing community. Now, however, you have a choice. By purchasing Globaleather products you can choose top quality, well designed leather goods and know that you are supporting good employment practices and environmental development. Cruel and inhuman practices in the rearing and slaughter of livestock is something that we are keen to play a part in eliminating. All leather used for Globaleather products is a by product of the human food chain.