Danfield Inc.’s commitment to produce a product in
complete harmony and respect for Mother Nature and its
natural eco-systems has resulted in EcoHides™, an
earth-friendly alternative to high quality leather.
Description:
EcoHides™ is the
first 100% environmentally-conscious method for
processing leather. By utilizing
natural
colorants,
vegetable products and waxes, Danfield created EcoHides™,
a
soft and pliable leather, without harming the
environment.
Process:
EcoHides™
uses no minerals or metals during the tanning process.
All materials are derived from sustainable, farm bred,
Mimosa trees. The natural extract from the trees are
used to produce the materials necessary for tanning
leather without the use of any toxic heavy metals.
Advantages:
The natural manufacturing
process is not only environmentally-friendly,
but creates a better product. EcoHides™ leather is
breathable and easier to shape without pleats or
creases, and has a higher flexibility of use than
chemically treated hides.
Eco-Difference:
The conventional tanning
technique is a complex chemical process in which
the pollutants used emit toxic fumes and
contaminate the water which seeps into the
environment. Danfield is a pioneer in the field of eco-friendly
leather products. The EcoHides™ method has
reduced their V.O.C. emission to nearly zero while the
AQM is above-standards.
Availability:
Prepared in a variety of
in-stock or custom colors and finishes with very
short lead times, the leather hides are
available directly to the public on EcoHides™.com or to
interior designers and manufacturer by contacting their
sales office.
Produced locally in Los Angeles,
EcoHides™ is
distributed throughout the United States.
Retail Price:
$14.95 per square foot.
Commitment:
Danfield, Inc. is committed to
alleviating its affect on the environment by reducing
the plant’s energy consumption and minimizing production
waste. Thirty percent of the water used to treat the
hides is recycled. Owner Vahe Imasdounian has future
plans to implement solar and steam energy to be more
efficient and shrink Danfield’s carbon footprint.
Headquarters:
Danfield, Inc.
6401 Flotilla Street,
Commerce, CA 90040
323-722-5500
