Members of Leather Naturally (LN) voted unanimously on 12 November 2026 at a General Meeting to dissolve the Association and transfer its brand, trademarks, website and digital assets to the Global Leather Alliance (GLA).
Under the resolutions passed GLA will carry forward the LN brand as the leather industry’s consumer facing voice for education and awareness, preserving and expanding the educational materials that LN has championed. LN’s financial surplus will be set aside for named projects under GLA.
“Leather Naturally has done valuable work to enhance leather’s reputation, built on volunteers dedication. Our Members have made a clear decision that gives that work the best chance of continuing. The LN brand, our educational materials and our website will continue under GLA, with a wider membership and more sustainable resourcing behind them.”
– Dr. Luis Zugno, Chair, Leather Naturally Management Board
“We are grateful to LN’s Members and volunteers for their trust. GLA will safeguard the LN brand as the consumer facing voice for education and awareness about leather, preserve everything LN has built and use LN’s surplus for named projects that advance its work.”
– Jim Deheer, Executive Director, GLA
Following the vote, GLA will invite LN Members to join. There are membership levels to suit all budgets and ambitions, starting at €250 for artisans. The transfer of assets will follow the Association’s liquidation.
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