Why leather traceability matters: The Numbers
14,5%
of global GreenHouseGas Emissions comes from factory farming.
750 M
farms globally. Data shows that small family-owned farms go out of business and are replaced with factory farming.
55%
of global antibiotics are given to animals in factory farming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Josefin Liljeqvist offer traceability of their leather goods?
Josefin Liljeqvist is the first brand to offer traceability on all leather goods with a visible journey shared digitally with the client, which includes disclosing the country, region and exact farm of each individual leather piece in our designs.
How does Josefin Liljeqvist work on impacting animal welfare?
Besides Josefin Liljeqvist´s work on leather goods traceability with our initiative Responsible Systems we continuously work with contributing our knowledge in the development of new standards, frameworks and policies that aim to address the importance of animal welfare in fashion at a global scale, throughout all farms.
Am I able to choose whether or not my leather goods originate from a specific farm?
100% of our leathers originate from Swedish farms with the highest attention to animal welfare. Our transparent value chain can allow the client the opportunity to choose a specific farm in our bespoke process that includes sourcing preferences—a first among global luxury fashion.
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Explore our collection of traceable wallets, each a testament to our commitment to animal protection. Find out how these unique pieces add value to both your style and our mission.
Traceable wallets
Step into the realm of purposeful shopping with our Traceable Footwear collection. Learn how our shoes are not only made on demand but also traceable, offering a stylish and conscious choice.
Traceable footwear
Gain insights into our collaborative efforts beyond the fashion industry. Discover how we work together pre-competitively to accelerate global animal protection and make a positive impact.
Partnerships for Impact
When purchasing a traceable leather goods product from Josefin Liljeqvist, you have the option to collect it at a pick-up place. This is our way of creating a holistic ecosystem experience, where conscious consumption and production lead the way
Pick-up places
Your journey into the world of leather traceability doesn't end here. Choose where your curiosity leads you, and continue your journey with us toward a world that values and prioritizes animal protection.
Our leather traceability story
As a pioneer in responsible sourcing, we don’t just adhere to industry standards—we lead by example
Introduction to traceability
Our journey to achieve full leather goods traceability began with a careful selection of suppliers from the farm to the artisans. All farms are either Eco-certified or KRAV-certified and fall under the Swedish, world-unique, right to graze. Our leather is a result of the highest quality of animal protection traceability, from start to finish.
At Josefin Liljeqvist, we are trailblazers in sustainable luxury linked to animal protection traceability. Our first fashion product, the world’s first traceable leather footwear, reflects our commitment to transparency and quality. We only source directly from farms that share our values and standards, and all of our leather is fully traceable.
All our leathers are byproducts of the meat industry, sourced exclusively from small, family-owned farms in Sweden. We pay extra for traceability throughout the value chain, promoting better compensation for farmers dedicated to animal protection. Each of our leather goods features a unique, traceable digital ID designed to provide transparency, build trust, and connect you with the origin of our products.
Our Leather Traceability Story
Our traceability efforts are aimed at ensuring the highest standards of animal protection and environmental sustainability. By implementing an evidence-based traceability solution, we can guarantee the sourcing and production of our leather goods follows our values.
Overview and purpose
We have meticulously crafted a process to ensure complete traceability in our leather products. Starting with a careful selection of farms, who farms with animal protection, biodiversity and sustainability in mind. This ensures that all our leather is fully traceable and ethically sourced.
Journey to full traceability
We only source from certified farms, ensuring ethical practices from the very beginning. All farms are either Eco-certified or KRAV-certified, which supports our commitment to high standards of animal protection and environmental responsibility.
Sourcing and certification
All our leathers are vegetable-tanned, meaning no toxic chemicals have been used. The tanneries also work intensely with water circularity and sustainability, reducing their environmental footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Sustainable practices
We use traditional vegetable tanning to keep our leather free from toxic chemicals, making it safer for the environment and consumers. This method is eco-friendly, using biodegradable materials without harmful chemicals. It also gives the leather a unique, soft texture that develops a rich patina over time.
Vegetable tanning
Our tanneries employ water circularity methods to minimize environmental impact, ensuring that water is reused and conserved throughout the tanning process.
Water circularity
Throughout the value chain, all artisans and suppliers are paid fair wages for their work. Our supply chains are located in Sweden and Italy, where we maintain the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
Honest supply chain
We ensure that everyone involved in our supply chain is compensated fairly for their labor, supporting ethical labor practices and fair trade.
Artisans and fair wages
Our supply chain is strategically located in Sweden and Italy, enabling us to uphold our high standards of quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
Locations: Italy and Sweden
We leverage our in-house technology system: Responsible Systems to enhance traceability and sustainability in our products, ensuring that every step of the process is transparent and accountable. Learn more
Responsible Systems Technology
Our traceability system not only ensures animal protection but also supports product circularity, promoting sustainability throughout the lifecycle of our products. This commitment helps us address pressing environmental issues and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Applications in animal protection and product circularity
We provide a Quick Trace tool for users to easily get an overlook of the origin and journey of our products, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and allowing consumers to make informed choices.
Quick trace
While the Quick Trace function provides a quick overview of the origin of your leather, the full product traceability happens in Your Account. It is made visible by an interactive 3D model, making each leather detail easily discovered and traceable.
Full product traceability
To achieve traceable leather goods, we carefully reverse-engineered each design before prototyping. This reverse-engineered process determines sourcing, quality, pattern, and production, ensuring the highest standards of animal protection and product integrity.
Reverse-engineered design process
A leather good at Josefin Liljeqvist is crafted to highlight the lack of traceability between agriculture and fashion, which results in insufficient animal protection traceability. Our rigorous supply chain setup, sourcing from farms, and tracing each step of the value chain demonstrate our commitment to showcasing the importance of traceability linked to animal protection.
Adressing traceability in fashion and agriculture
Our tools in leather traceability
The process of designing leather goods traceability begins with two key components.
First, we create a sketch supported by a technical specification that details the technical and production aspects of the design.
Second, we introduce our secret ingredient: an animal protection specification that is intricately linked to the technical specifications. This specification determines the construction of the product in a reverse-engineered setup. This ensures the highest possible quality from an animal protection perspective while also making it easy to support future repairs
Setting design parameters
Step 1.1
Step two involves a reverse-engineering process that prioritizes quality while ensuring animal protection. Our motivation is to reshape the fashion industry's connection with nature and natural ecosystems. We make a deliberate choice to focus on the desired feeling and quality of the end product before we even begin sourcing leather from farms.
When we select leather, we don't rely on the traditional quality grading system of A-C or 1-3, which primarily assesses leather quality.
Instead, our criteria is the quality of animal protection at the farm and during transportation. All leathers are vegetable-tanned, to respect our planet and our strive towards circularity.
Redefining qualities
Step 1.2
Once we've established the animal protection standards and defined the desired product qualities, we begin reaching out to family-owned farms in Sweden. It's important to note that all the leather we use is a by-product of the meat industry.
Responsible sourcing
Step 2.1
After finalizing the technical and animal protection specifications and acquiring the required leathers, our skilled artisans commence production. Products are crafted either entirely by hand or through a combination of handmade and non-handmade.
Each leather and product receives a unique RSID (Responsible Systems Identification) that tracks every step of the artisanal journey. This ID, combined with the leather ID, allows for traceability back to the farms.
Our collaborative Swedish farms, ranging from 20 to 250 animals, provide leather sourced from bovines aged 24 months and older.
Artisinal production
Step 2.2
Every design is assigned a distinct digital ID known as the RSID (Responsible Systems Identification), generated by our proprietary software, Responsible Systems. This 6-character ID is prominently placed on the exterior of each design and encodes essential information about the product, client, animal protection, material usage, and supply chain. To access this information, simply activate the ID upon delivery in your account with us.
Digital iD (RSiD)
Step 3.1
Upon receiving your product, activate the RSID in your account to access detailed information about your purchase. This activation process connects you with the complete journey of the product, from the farm to the final design, providing transparency and fostering trust.
Activate digital iD(RSiD)
Step 3.2
To establish leather goods traceability, we needed to redefine and deconstruct how the fashion industry approached new designs. We broke it down into its core elements and then rebuilt it from the ground up, both from a top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top perspective.
Our conclusion was that to achieve leather goods traceability with a focus on animal protection, three realms must be considered: design evolution, supply chain and sourcing, and product IDs. Their purpose? To safeguard animal protection, tracing the journey from the initial strokes of a new design to the moment our clients hold a finished product, all supported by a traceable supply chain and digital ID.
Designing for animal protection: Three elements in three steps
Commitment to animal welfare
While you explore the intricacies of our leather goods traceability, we remain unwavering in our commitment to advancing animal welfare within our production and across the broader fashion and agriculture industries. Join us in promoting conscious consumption and using fashion as a catalyst for change
Sharper. Brighter. Lighter
Explore our product range and use our Quick Trace tool to connect with the origins of your chosen products. Join us in our journey towards a more transparent, ethical, and sustainable fashion industry.
