An animal's skin reflects its life – and this is precisely what defines our leather. Animals that grow up in a natural environment and develop slowly tend to have a firmer and denser skin structure. In contrast, rapid growth in intensive farming can lead to a looser fiber structure.

A few weeks ago, I was on the road again. Together with my favorite photographer Angelika and my Fibershed DACH intern Marcia, I visited a farm in the Lucerne region. Fritz and Andrea's organic farm is home to about 40 cows and cattle, 20 sheep, chickens, and a few cats.

Hello everyone – I thought it was time again to introduce myself here. Most of you know my work, some know my face – and may already have an idea of my background.

Vegetable-tanned leather is characterized by a light, brownish color that varies depending on the tanning mixture used. The various plant extracts impart different properties to the leather, including varying color shades.

Sheep farming has a long tradition in Switzerland, particularly in the Alps and on their southern slopes. Anyone hiking in the Alps today is very likely to encounter a flock of sheep, which not only shapes the landscape but also performs important functions.

For several years, Appenzeller Gurt has been using regional leather for most of its products. This spring, I spoke with Caspar, the founder of Appenzeller Gurt, about topics such as on-farm slaughter, ecological tanning, and patina.

Last week, I visited Buure Metzg in Gstaad and, together with the managing director, toured various agricultural farms. It was a beautiful excursion at 1500 meters above sea level, where I learned a lot...

Life is a journey, and with every moment, we leave our mark. Our story takes shape, much like genuine natural leather that breathes like our skin. Daily use and experiences imbue it with a fascinating patina, …

For about two years, we have been working with Gut&Bösel, a family business located an hour east of Berlin. On 3000 hectares, the dedicated team of this agricultural, forestry, and research operation researches and develops …

We often read and hear that animals are bred and killed specifically for leather production. However, this perception is incorrect, and we question the source of this misinformation. In fact, farmers receive no compensation for their animals' hides, …