Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.
In this episode, we’re tackling the complex topic of animal welfare and ethical concerns in the leather industry. We’re recording from an organic farm in the Netherlands, surrounded by animals living their best lives.
We discuss:
✅ The reality of animal welfare in today’s industrial farming and why leather is often unfairly blamed.
✅ How ethical animal farming can coexist with the leather industry when done responsibly.
✅ Why it’s important to look at leather as a byproduct of meat and dairy – and not the cause of animal slaughter.
✅ The growing demand for organic and regenerative farming practices that respect animals and the environment.
✅ The problem with fast fashion’s demand for cheap leather goods and the labor and environmental abuses it can fuel.
✅ How certifications and consumer awareness can drive real change in the industry.
This episode isn’t about pushing an agenda – it’s about giving you the full picture so you can make choices that align with your values. Whether you’re a conscious consumer, an animal welfare advocate, or just curious about how leather fits into the bigger picture, this conversation is for you.
🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations and deep dives into the leather world!
TITLE: Leathertainment on the go! Episode 7 | Farm to Fashion: The True Story of Leather & Animals
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
How leather often gets unfairly blamed compared to other animal products.
0:26 – Episode Introduction
Setting the scene on an organic farm to discuss animal welfare and ethical concerns in leather.
4:03 – Will Animal Welfare Improve?
Hope vs. reality in consumer behavior, price-driven choices, and the challenges for farmers.
7:00 – Misleading Labels & Marketing
How labels like "grass-fed" can be deceptive, and why we must investigate deeper.
8:07 – Emotional Appeals & Misinformation
How some campaigns misrepresent leather’s role and unfairly blame it for animal deaths.
10:17 – The Reality: Leather as a Byproduct
The truth about leather’s relationship to meat consumption and animal life cycles.
12:28 – Respect for Animal Life
Why using the whole animal honors its sacrifice, and why alternative materials can be problematic too.
14:04 – Global Impact & Responsibility
Deforestation and broader environmental issues tied to animal farming practices.
15:00 – Better Treatment = Better Leather
How well-treated animals produce higher-quality hides and how this relates to the leather industry’s challenges.
18:07 – Certifications & Transparency
The role of organizations like Leather Working Group and the push for better practices.
21:00 – Labor Exploitation in Luxury Brands
Scandals in the luxury sector and the need for better oversight.
23:03 – Conclusion & Next Episode Teaser
Preview of the next episode about leather’s durability and longevity.
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
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BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
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#LeatherPodcast #TannerLeatherstein #SustainableFashion #LeatherIndustry #EthicalMaterials #Craftsmanship #LeatherFacts #InsideLeather #realleather #noplastic #VeganLeatherMyths #LeatherVsPlastic #SustainableChoices
This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.
In this episode, we’re tackling the complex topic of animal welfare and ethical concerns in the leather industry. We’re recording from an organic farm in the Netherlands, surrounded by animals living their best lives.
We discuss:
✅ The reality of animal welfare in today’s industrial farming and why leather is often unfairly blamed.
✅ How ethical animal farming can coexist with the leather industry when done responsibly.
✅ Why it’s important to look at leather as a byproduct of meat and dairy – and not the cause of animal slaughter.
✅ The growing demand for organic and regenerative farming practices that respect animals and the environment.
✅ The problem with fast fashion’s demand for cheap leather goods and the labor and environmental abuses it can fuel.
✅ How certifications and consumer awareness can drive real change in the industry.
This episode isn’t about pushing an agenda – it’s about giving you the full picture so you can make choices that align with your values. Whether you’re a conscious consumer, an animal welfare advocate, or just curious about how leather fits into the bigger picture, this conversation is for you.
🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations and deep dives into the leather world!
TITLE: Leathertainment on the go! Episode 7 | Farm to Fashion: The True Story of Leather & Animals
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
How leather often gets unfairly blamed compared to other animal products.
0:26 – Episode Introduction
Setting the scene on an organic farm to discuss animal welfare and ethical concerns in leather.
4:03 – Will Animal Welfare Improve?
Hope vs. reality in consumer behavior, price-driven choices, and the challenges for farmers.
7:00 – Misleading Labels & Marketing
How labels like "grass-fed" can be deceptive, and why we must investigate deeper.
8:07 – Emotional Appeals & Misinformation
How some campaigns misrepresent leather’s role and unfairly blame it for animal deaths.
10:17 – The Reality: Leather as a Byproduct
The truth about leather’s relationship to meat consumption and animal life cycles.
12:28 – Respect for Animal Life
Why using the whole animal honors its sacrifice, and why alternative materials can be problematic too.
14:04 – Global Impact & Responsibility
Deforestation and broader environmental issues tied to animal farming practices.
15:00 – Better Treatment = Better Leather
How well-treated animals produce higher-quality hides and how this relates to the leather industry’s challenges.
18:07 – Certifications & Transparency
The role of organizations like Leather Working Group and the push for better practices.
21:00 – Labor Exploitation in Luxury Brands
Scandals in the luxury sector and the need for better oversight.
23:03 – Conclusion & Next Episode Teaser
Preview of the next episode about leather’s durability and longevity.
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
---
BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
---
OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
---
HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
---
#LeatherPodcast #TannerLeatherstein #SustainableFashion #LeatherIndustry #EthicalMaterials #Craftsmanship #LeatherFacts #InsideLeather #realleather #noplastic #VeganLeatherMyths #LeatherVsPlastic #SustainableChoices
