Crafting endless potential,
one square foot at a time.
Squarefoot Leather is a Singaporean brand going against the grain - of leather waste from mass manufacturing, and transforms it into an open door. Through human-centered design, Squarefoot Leather makes leather crafting simple, accessible, and purposeful for everyone.
Architects of the Craft
Heidi Neo
Co-CEO & CMOManages brand strategy, business direction, workshop programmes and first founder.
Samuel Ng
Chief Info OfficerDirects digital content, main website design, business psychology and data management.
Aidan Lee
Chief Creative OfficerLeads production process optimization, human-centered product design and prototyping.
Chng Aik Heng
Co-CEO & CBDODrives business strategy, financial forecasting, and maintains long-term partnerships.
The Invisible Cost of the Leather Industry.
Traditional fashion and accessory manufacturing operates on incredibly wasteful layouts. During the pattern-cutting phase alone, leather goods makers routinely waste between 25% to 60% of leather in the production process.
Compounding this issue, over 90% of global leather is chrome-tanned. While fast and inexpensive to produce, chrome-tanned leather leaves behind a heavy heavy-metal footprint. Because it is saturated with chromium salts, these scraps resist natural decomposition in landfills—taking decades to break down—and run the risk of leaching toxic chemicals into surrounding soil and water systems. That's where we step in through our circular process, ensuring that all leather purchased will be used, diverting them from landfills into purposeful design.
Flexible Income and Real Community Integration.
Reducing waste is only half our equation. On a societal level, another equally important issue exists in employment: standard working arrangements often restrict individuals managing non-traditional paths or personal responsibilities.
We look beyond the rigid constraints of the 9-to-6 workday. Squarefoot Leather restructures production into flexible, project-based income for stay-at-home mothers, ex-offenders, elders - people from all walks of life - as freelance artisans. We offer those who require flexible hours a clear path to build technical skills, achieve financial independence, and craft their own career paths.
Reclaimed Mediums. Accessible Design.
We address environmental waste and labor barriers simultaneously through our company. Squarefoot Leather re-engineers the traditional crafting process to improve accessibility, from both the consumer's perspective (financially) and producer's perspective (socially). Additionally, all workshops are held at the Avant-Garde Art Space, Singapore's first pet-friendly art studio in order to widen accessiblity of the arts for pawrents to enjoy as a family.
Squarefoot Leather affirms that only by removing barriers to entry can human capability be fully unlocked. We empower individuals to transform premium industrial remnants into corporate goods and custom pieces, proving that practical sustainability goes hand in hand with social equity.
Sources & References
- United Nations Industrial Developmental Organisation / Wastes Generated In The Leather Products Industry
- Roig et al. (2012) / Journal of AQEIC
B2B Customization & Corporate Events
Looking to elevate your event or personalize premium corporate gifts? We provide exclusive volume-based pricing alongside 30-Minute Mini Workshops and live, On-The-Spot Personalisation Booths for tailored corporate gifting. Looking for personalised corporate gifts or to elevate your event? In addition to offering B2B volume rates on all products, we also offer exclusive B2B services including 30-Minute Mini Workshops and On-The-Spot Personalisation Booths for table-to-table activities or corporate gifting.