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  1. What is a Climate Neutral Product?

    Understanding Climate Neutral Products. From lifecyle assessments to offsetting emissions through credible verified projects.

    As sustainability becomes a growing priority in our industry, terms like “climate neutral” are gaining more visibility —and scrutiny. 

     

    What Does Climate Neutral Mean?

    Climate neutral means achieving net-zero negative environmental impacts. Climate neutral is more encompassing than accounting for just carbon emissions or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It requires measuring all negative environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions as well as water, electricity and natural gas usage in both the production and transportation of materials. 

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    How is it Achieved?

    A Climate Neutral Product seal is a major accomplishment that requires a significant investment of time and full transparency. It includes three essential steps. 

    The first step is to thoroughly evaluate the product from cradle to grave. A comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment is completed to measure the overall negative environmental impacts of a product’s life cycle. For leather, that includes all processes from animal

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  2. Is Vinyl a Substitute for Leather?

    Lets Take a Closer Look at the Differences Between Garrett Leather and Vinyl Fabric
    KEY FEATURES VINYL LEATHER
         
    APPEARANCE Vinyl is fabric that often has an artificial grain print to mimic the look of leather, but often lacks depth. 

    Garrett leather is premium material that looks beautiful from the moment it is installed. 

    Our leather’s rich color is from aniline dyes that penetrate all fibers of the hide. 

    We have a wide variety of colors and textures depending on the type of leather you choose.  

         
    COMFORT Vinyl is non-porous and does not adjust to body temperature. It often becomes sticky with prolonged exposure to body heat.  Leather is a porous organic material that allows it to “breathe”. Leather adjusts to body temperature for optimal comfort. 
         
    DURABILITY Vinyl is uniform in weave, therefore, does not offer as much flexibility, strength or durability as natural leather.

    Leather consists of an intricate structure of collagen fibers that are intertwined in a way that provides exceptional flexibility, strength and durability that cannot be

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