CLRI ties up with start-up to launch dry tan system

CLRI developed this product that can replace conventional modes of tanning used for over a century. The product that helps reduce water consumption and salinity in the tanning process of leather, is a brainchild of CLRI.

The Indian leather industry accounts for 12.3 pc of worldwide leather production and plays a major role in the economy and growth of exports. Tamil Nadu is one among other major states to have larger production of leather accounting to 40% of the country’s leather production. However, with increasing norms on safeguarding the environment, there are many challenges faced by the tannery industries. Experts say the leather industry uses a lot of chemicals and water for the tanning process and with this it becomes a challenge for industries to adhere to producing reduced effluents. There is a rise in the cost of production due to the stringent norms and smaller tanning industries have a lower level of technology.

SK Sabapathy, MD, Saba Group said, “A lot of norms were introduced to safeguard the environment. With this, a lot of technology and innovation has entered across manufacturing industries. The Dry tan technology will be a shot in the arm for the tanning industry which will help meet the environmental guidelines thereby improving the quality of production.”