Research and development at sirp are not just about project management and organized processes, but a modus operandi that is intrinsic to every aspect of our daily practices.
Thanks to our continues innovation, the research and development of sustainable new biomaterials and the attention to the needs of our customers, we continue to be a global landmark for leather finishing. We are committed to combining excellence, innovation and sustainability day in and day out, maintaining the highest quality standards and providing tailor-made solutions for a constantly evolving market.
For over 50 years, we have been investing significant resources in the development of vanguard finishing solutions that anticipate fashion trends and the demands of the leather goods, shoes, product and design industry, creating leather by design for every client's needs.
sirp is recognized for its pioneering approach to the development of high-performance leathers. Our certified in-house lab constantly studies new formulations of finishing compounds and binders like bio-based polymers, that can offer up-to when not superior durability and resistance standards than traditional fossil-based finishing polymers. New findings and advances in material finishing are also designed and intended to reduce our environmental impact, and increase sustainability.
sirp is among the first tanneries to have moved away from solvent based chemicals in finishing processes as far back as the early 90s, developing water-based finishing solutions thus reducing overall emissions and improving standards of health and safety in the production process.
Every new technology and material finishing developed in our laboratory and with our partner suppliers is designed with sustainability in mind to minimize emissions, reduce the consumption of natural resources and the impact of the overall production process. Our research team continuously works on projects to improve energy efficiencies, reduce water usage and minimize emissions.
Our certified in-house lab allows us to test materials and production runs, ensuring that each product meets the quality and durability standards required by our clients. This way we are able to provide innovative solutions that are not only aesthetically unique, but also technologically advanced and responsibly sustainable.
Leather is a byproduct of the food industry and is the result of an upcycling tanning process consisting in the preservation and curing of raw material hides and splits that would otherwise go to waste and rot in landfills.
