It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Kangaroos

K-Leather / Industry Scan

4 August 2023

5 minutes

A stronger kangaroo industry would lead to better kangaroo welfare and conservation not only of kangaroo populations but also landscapes and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Stronger Leather Industry Would Lead to Better Kangaroo Welfare and Conservation

Lifting the value of products including skins and leather, and ensuring take of kangaroos by professionals is sustainable, will help grow the kangaroo industry.

George Wilson
Melanie Edwards

Analysis

Wireframe: The Kangaroo Chronicles

K-Leather / Industry Scan

3 August 2023

4 minutes

Commercial Industry is Best Way to Manage Kangaroo Populations Sustainably

The Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia (KIAA) is calling out the emotive misinformation by animal activist groups harming the $200 million sector and also highlighting the need for greater awareness around the benefits of managing an overabundant species. texfash.com talks to its President, Ray Borda, to know more.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Wireframe: The Kangaroo Chronicles

K-Leather / Industry Scan

2 August 2023

6 minutes

A kangaroo mob scouring for water during a drought. Kangaroo populations often dip during druoughts.

As US Activists Make Brands Dance to Anti-Leather Tune, Kangaroo Conservation Takes a Hit

Major Western brands, under refractory pressure from zealous animal welfare and social welfare groups based in the US, have shunned kangaroo leather. What now begs attention is how the Australian meat/leather industry should grapple with a ban that is bound to have a far-reaching adverse impact. And, what would be conservation's answers?

Subir Ghosh

Commentary

Wireframe: The Kangaroo Chronicles

Business of Leather / Kangaroo

23 June 2022

2 minutes

Kangaroo leather is unique as it has an ultra-thin fibre structure which provides greater strength and longevity.

Industry Group Urges Designers to Embrace Kangaroo Leather

The Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia has urged designers and industry which values high performance leather such as premium soccer boots and heavy-duty sports to embrace kangaroo leather.