Guides & Explainers

Material selection guidance for footwear, bags and accessories. 1 question in this section.

• How does ISA Next-Gen Materials differ from traditional tanneries?

  ISA Next-Gen Materials differs from a traditional tannery through its commitment to sustainability, transparency, and financial strength. It manufactures under its trademarked LITE (Low Impact To the Environment) system, which cuts water, energy, and chemical use at every stage; it measures and publishes per-article water and energy savings through the LITE Index; it holds LWG Gold across all four tanneries; it offers different leather traceability solutions meeting LWG traceability requirements, as well as traceability to farm level through the Greener Pastures™ program, with strict animal welfare control and deforestation-free traceability. The company is also backed by private equity co-investment, ensuring high financial stability and long-term operational resilience.