During the previous three decades the
manufacture of leather articles has been a classic
example of cheap labour in poor countries supplying the
world's markets with large volumes of merchandise. As new
countries have entered the industry, the conditions of
the workers and their security of employment have not
been considered by the major buyers who are constantly
looking for a better deal. This has created unethical
working practices in the developing countries most in
need of reform.
 Recently, we have been working with a new
generation of enlightened organisations who have become
aware of the need for change. They have grown up
witnessing the pollution caused by unsympathetic tanning
methods and the uncertainty of continuous employment in
the local community. Globaleather has developed a range
of leather articles designed to help promote ethical
practices and support new initiatives.
 All too often the final purchasers of
leather articles are unaware of the conditions faced by
the workers who manufacture the goods and the fact that
very little of the purchase price actually reaches the
local producing community. Now, however, you have a
choice. By purchasing Globaleather products you can
choose top quality, well designed leather goods and know
that you are supporting good employment practices and
environmental development.
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