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The leather tanneries have been integral to the city’s economy for centuries.—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 They’ve even been constructed at a tannery with impressive environmentally-friendly practices according to the Leather Working Group, an organization focused on ensuring ethical methods of working with leather.—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 The town’s tanneries were notoriously foul-smelling, so leather-makers, to avoid offending the noses of aristocratic customers, began to infuse their wares with floral essences.—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 Currently available for pre-order, these fuss-free shoes are worth the wait: they’re made with reliable anti-slip outsoles paired with a sleek, wearable silhouette made from high-quality suede that’s sourced from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG).—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tannery
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