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Originally Posted by brecklundin
may the gawds save us from the genocide waged on plants by these the "vicious" vegan/veggies.... 
But a valid comment. But I, for one, an not willing to have the cost of a device increase to cater to your wishes in this area. By asking for two covers supply issues come into play. And to be honest, synthetic covers are far more damaging environmentally than leather. If properly cared for, nothing wears and lasts like leather. There are pretty much no synthetic materials that could be used for this application that will last more than a year or so...I guess my question is, what are we gaining?
Now if the devices with the non-leather covers cost more, enough to cover any lost volume discounts for the currently offered leather covers then hey, cool...go ahead and pay $25 more for the device in order to support your beliefs. Don't expect others to do the same in this case. |
No one quoted enviromental issues but hey,if you think the thousands of gallons of extra water needed to grow an animal skin not to mention the electricity and fuel expended and chemicals to treat /tan the skin outweigh the synthetic nature of other covers, by all means hug that tree.
and I know of materials that do in fact wear as well as leather , Lorica for example. (twelve year old shoes that look almost new)
the only problem i have with leather is ethical, and ill state the case for non leather covers and not buy a device supplied with a leather cover,
I wouldnt buy a cover made of your skin , a dog skin or a cows skin, its consistency not lunacy.
I've just seen that you said it was a valid comment - thats good,as for what is to be gained, for someone happy using leather,potentially nothing unless they use a really good leather alternative (we use lorica to make stuff - lots of good colours available).