Why are so Few Bags Nowadays Made of Real Leather?

With the development of the times and the enhancement of environmental awareness, modern people’s demand for leather products has gradually decreased, especially in the field of bags. Although genuine leather bags have always had a high-quality and luxurious image, people now pay more attention to values such as environmental protection, sustainability, and animal protection, resulting in a gradual decrease in the market share of genuine leather bags. In addition, people’s more diverse choices of materials and styles are also one of the reasons for the decrease in genuine leather bags.

First of all, the awareness of environmental protection and sustainable development is gradually ingrained in people’s minds. The production process of leather products requires a large amount of energy and chemicals, causing serious pollution to the environment. From raising animals, slaughtering, and tanning to dyeing and processing, every step will produce a large amount of wastewater, waste gas, and waste. The pollution of water, soil, and air caused by these pollutants cannot be ignored. In addition, the production process of genuine leather also requires a large amount of natural resources, such as water and wood, and these resources are gradually decreasing. Therefore, people are more inclined to choose bags made of environmentally friendly materials, such as recycled fibers, organic cotton, and degradable materials.

Secondly, the increasing awareness of animal protection is also one of the reasons for the decrease in the market share of genuine leather bags. The production of genuine leather products requires a large amount of animal leather, such as cow, sheep, crocodile, and other animal skins. These animals are often bred specifically for their leather and are often slaughtered with cruel and inhumane practices. Therefore, more and more people are choosing not to use real leather products to resist cruelty and illegal slaughter of animals. In addition, some countries and regions have also introduced laws and regulations prohibiting the use of wild animal leather, limiting the market for genuine leather bags.

Furthermore, people’s more diversified choices in materials and styles are also one of the reasons for the decrease in genuine leather bags. With the development of technology and materials, more and more alternatives can replace genuine leather, and the quality and feel are not inferior to genuine leather. Recycled fiber materials, such as polyester fiber and nylon, have good waterproof properties and durability and are suitable for making outdoor sports bags and travel bags. Organic cotton and linen materials are suitable for making casual and environmentally friendly bags. Additionally, faux and synthetic leathers offer great alternatives that mimic the look and feel of real leather while avoiding environmental and animal harm. The emergence of these alternatives has provided consumers with more choices, causing the market share of genuine leather bags to gradually decrease.

To sum up, the gradual reduction of the share of genuine leather bags in the current bag market is mainly due to the increase in awareness of environmental protection and sustainable development, the improvement of animal protection awareness, and consumers’ demand for more diverse materials and styles. Although genuine leather bags have a high-quality and luxurious image, their production process causes great harm to the environment and animals. At the same time, the development of technology and materials has also provided consumers with more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and diverse choices. Therefore, the market share of genuine leather bags is gradually decreasing, and consumers are increasingly inclined to choose environmentally friendly and sustainable bags. The emergence of this trend is closely related to the progress of the times and changes in values and is also a positive response to the environment and animal protection.