The project has two primary industrial objectives:

1. Industrialize the collagen extraction process using standard tannery equipment, starting from wet-blue and/or wet-white trimmings and scraps.
2. Integrate the extracted product into specific phases of leather processing on an industrial scale, utilizing specialized machinery such as drums and spraying systems.

The final aim is twofold:

• Reduce process waste
• Produce a sustainable, high-value-added chemical auxiliary, enhancing leather characteristics in terms of structure (compactness and resistance) and final finishing, replacing acrylic and/or polyurethane resins with eco-friendly alternatives.

This approach is expected to:

• Spark significant interest in the national tanning sector
• Encourage sustainable development
• Generate patentable solutions, combining improved product quality with environmental impact reduction.