Asics to phase out kangaroo leather

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Japanese sportswear giant confirms it is ending the use of ‘K-leather’

Asics is to end its use of kangaroo leather

Asics has become the latest sportswear brand to announce it is phasing out the use of kangaroo skins.

The confirmation from the Japan-based brand follows an announcement last week from sportswear giant Adidas that it has also ended the sourcing of kangaroo skins for use in footwear production.

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