Why Leather?

Why do I use leather instead of vinyl or other faux leather? The following statement sums it up nicely.

Leather, when properly done, is a clean, sustainable industry creating an item, well-made, that is far superior and much better for the planet than taking oil-based materials and turning them into plastic substitutes.
— Mike Redwood, Leather Naturally

There is no imitation leather that has the beauty and feel of leather, whether it is from a cow, deer, pig or lamb.