To understand what makes our products unique, you need to know how they are made.
Starting with the raw material, we use leather from stronger breeds of cattle. Another differentiator is the tanning method, which is the process of stabilizing leather fibers to prevent the skin from hardening or rotting.
Vegetable tanning relies on the use of natural extracts, incorporated into the animal skin in a 100% natural, eco-friendly procedure that takes about six weeks to complete.
Vegetable-tanned leather is breathable, meaning it can absorb and release moisture as needed. It also has antiseptic and antioxidant properties, derived from the natural extracts used in the tanning process.
But one of the most significant factors is that vegetable-tanned leather ages beautifully. Not only does it preserve the charm of the original piece, but it also absorbs traces of your personality and experiences over time.
This manufacturing process eliminates the need for chemicals and heavy metals, such as chromium, which significantly reduces environmental impact. Additionally, the waste generated during this process can be repurposed into natural fertilizers.
One of the benefits of vegetable-tanned leather is its increased durability, as all layers remain intact after tanning.
This type of leather tends to be thicker and stiffer (softening slightly with use), which are important characteristics for maintaining the shape of bags, belts, wallets, and other accessories.
The smell is also very distinct. Vegetable-tanned leather has an intoxicating and addictive scent that only those who have experienced it can truly describe.
Vegetable-tanned leather is breathable, meaning it can absorb and release moisture as needed. It also has antiseptic and antioxidant properties, derived from the natural extracts used in the tanning process.
However, one of the most significant factors is that vegetable-tanned leather ages beautifully. Not only does it retain the charm of the original piece, but it also absorbs traces of your personality and experiences over time.