Tradition and Innovation
We fuse a century-old legacy with science and advanced technology to design high-end materials that anticipate the future of international fashion.
From Tradition to Innovation
Leather Clúster Barcelona is an environment of competitive cooperation that structures a collaborative model based on leadership, coordination and the strategic transformation of the industry. Through cross-cutting projects, the organisation energises and projects the Catalan leather ecosystem as a benchmark of excellence in Europe, acting as a smart environment where applied science, the industrial fabric and talent come together to project the value and efficiency of the sector in the international market.
Backed by a century-old legacy, the cluster gathers the know-how of the craft and projects it forward, driving the evolution of the industry to adapt to global change through technology, applied research and digital transformation, thus consolidating the future and continuity of the sector.
Committed to sustainable fashion, the circular economy and shared value, the cluster brings together a unique, integrated value chain that encompasses every player in the sector: from livestock farming and the food industry, tanneries, university and research, to chemistry, design, leather manufacturing and the major fashion houses.
VALUES
The pillars of the Leather Cluster
The values that define Leather Cluster Barcelona guide every decision and drive a more innovative, sustainable and competitive leather industry.
Excellence and Quality
We raise the standards of traceability, industrial precision and quality across the entire value chain, consolidating Catalan leather as a benchmark of the utmost trust for the most demanding brands.
Sustainability and Circular Economy
We lead the circular shift by transforming an organic by-product into a biodegradable, long-lasting luxury material, reducing environmental impact and responding to the demands of responsible fashion.
Talent and International Reach
We foster generational renewal and the sector’s technical talent to project our excellence to global markets, positioning the cluster as the strategic partner of the major design brands.
WORK AREAS
The engine of our ecosystem
Six interconnected strategic pillars to drive the competitiveness, knowledge and real sustainability of the leather sector.
Industry
Driving the leather value chain with the highest standards of quality, traceability and market competitiveness.
Sustainability
Environmental leadership through circular-economy solutions, zero waste and a reduced ecological footprint for the sector.
Research and Innovation
Applied science and cutting-edge R&D to optimise industrial processes and the circular management of water.
Training and Talent
Preserving the craft and transferring specialised knowledge to nurture the sector’s technical and creative talent.
Culture and Heritage
Promoting the territorial identity, creativity and historical heritage linked to the art of leather.
Internationalisation
International outreach and strategic alliances to open up new opportunities for the sector’s companies.
Industry
Driving the leather value chain with the highest standards of quality, traceability and market competitiveness.
Sustainability
Environmental leadership through circular-economy solutions, zero waste and a reduced ecological footprint for the sector.
Research and Innovation
Applied science and cutting-edge R&D to optimise industrial processes and the circular management of water.
Training and Talent
Preserving the craft and transferring specialised knowledge to nurture the sector’s technical and creative talent.
Culture and Heritage
Promoting the territorial identity, creativity and historical heritage linked to the art of leather.
Internationalisation
International outreach and strategic alliances to open up new opportunities for the sector’s companies.
Industry
Driving the leather value chain with the highest standards of quality, traceability and market competitiveness.
Sustainability
Environmental leadership through circular-economy solutions, zero waste and a reduced ecological footprint for the sector.
Research and Innovation
Applied science and cutting-edge R&D to optimise industrial processes and the circular management of water.
Training and Talent
Preserving the craft and transferring specialised knowledge to nurture the sector’s technical and creative talent.
Culture and Heritage
Promoting the territorial identity, creativity and historical heritage linked to the art of leather.
Internationalisation
International outreach and strategic alliances to open up new opportunities for the sector’s companies.
INNOVATION AND RESEARCH
Strategic projects transforming the industry
Applied science and technology in motion. Discover how we are turning European environmental standards into tangible, scalable, high-precision solutions for the global market.
COURSES
Tailored training
We share knowledge to drive the future of the sector. We offer specialised training programmes designed both for new talent and for working professionals in industry and design.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
Members of Leather Cluster Barcelona
Over 80 companies, institutions and research centres vouch for the rigour, production capacity and international leadership of Leather Cluster Barcelona.
MISSION
Leather Cluster Barcelona's mission is to bring together, coordinate and lead the efforts of every player in the Catalan leather value chain to increase its competitiveness, improve its efficiency and project the value of quality leather in Europe.
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