Eagle Ottawa non-chrome leather is an ultra-environmentally friendly product. Vegetable tanned leather isn't a new concept. It has been produced for centuries, but never to today's demanding automotive standards. What makes Eagle Ottawa non-chrome leather special is that we use pure vegetable tannins to craft an extraordinary automotive leather of exceptional beauty, durability, and performance. Eagle Ottawa non-chrome leather has many product characteristics that deem it superior: Ideal for use in multiple interior applications Superior feel and a big, round "hand" that is plump and full Improved grain retention Reduced shrinkage and improved dimensional stability Lower mass contributes to overall vehicle weight reduction and improved fuel economy Aside from its many performance advantages, our non-chrome leather also presents great opportunities in minimizing manufacturing waste and developing end-of-lifecycle options. Ultra recyclable, easily biodegradable Increased end-of-life cycle (post consumer options) No chromium content means no manufacturing or disposal concerns Formulation permits broader by-product application opportunities Vegetable tan formula permits direct application in composting Minimizes impact on the environment Easier wastewater re-use in agricultural applications