A3 Leather Innovation Center

The A3 Center offers technological solutions for sustainability, efficiency and innovation in the leather industry. It develops polyphenolic extracts for the skin, cosmetic, fertilizer and food sectors, using local renewable sources to reduce deforestation and transport costs. It also promotes sustainable tanning processes, with up to 65% less chemicals and 40% less water, maintaining or improving product quality. It valorizes by-products such as collagen and keratin, creating new business opportunities. It implements polyurethanes without volatile organic compounds, minimizing the ecological footprint, and is committed to biodegradable products with biodegradability and compostability studies, moving towards a sustainable and environmentally responsible circular economy.