Continuing our Impact October where we talk sustainability and showcase some of the amazing businesses in and around our community. Today we’re looking at sustainable luxury leather goods manufacturer, A Force.

A Force – Pioneering Sustainability in Luxury Leather Goods

A Force, a luxury leather goods manufacturer based in Islington, London, is leading the charge for sustainability in the fashion industry.

Founded by Alla Almasuri, a seasoned expert with twenty years of experience in the leather space, the company began with a simple yet powerful concept of sourcing leather goods from charity shops and repurposing them into something greater.

Today, A Force collaborates with businesses of all sizes, producing white-label luxury leather products. While the company predominantly works with small businesses, a third of its work comes from large organisations such as Mercedes, Bacardi, and Grey Goose.

At the heart of A Force’s mission is a commitment to sustainability. The company has developed an innovative climate calculator to help brands and manufacturers determine how to create 100% recyclable products from their textile waste.

Alla highlights the significant environmental impact of the fashion industry. Alla said:

“The fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters and brands have a huge amount of power to reduce its impact. However, one of our biggest challenges is actually convincing businesses to consider recycling waste as sustainability does come at a cost.”

The company has received recognition from the local council for its efforts and established key partnerships with Innovate UK, universities, and Costa Coffee.