From Hide to Leather

Tanning is THE essential step in leather production. It stabilizes the hide, thereby protecting it from decay and transforming it into a durable, hard-wearing material. Since the Stone Age, people have used various methods to preserve animal hides – such as soaking in urine, fat or smoke tanning, or utilizing plants that grew in their surroundings. We also rely on vegetable tanning, one of the oldest and most sustainable methods.

In collaboration with Lederfabrik August Renz from Southern Germany, we process goat and bovine hides without the use of harmful chemicals. Instead, natural plant extracts derived from woods, barks, and tree fruits are utilized. These tannins not only render the leather durable and eco-friendly but also impart a characteristic, natural aroma that intensifies over time – a testament to the material's quality and freshness.