Information on our Leather

Informations about our leather

Leather has been used by humans for hundreds of years for clothing and other purposes.
Initially, the leather was protected against rotting only by drying of the fresh hides in the air or by the fire. Progressively, new methods have been invented leading to various negative effects on the environment.

Tanning

During the tanning process, the animal hide is treated in such a way that it becomes a durable material. Various tanning methods and tanning agents can be used in this process.
For us, it is important that the leather is tanned without the use of chromium.
Vegetable tanning of hides into leather is carried out using a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (commonly known as baking powder) and extracts from various plant species (tara, valonea, rhubarb).
Our manufacturers use vegetable-tanned leather and chrome-free tanning processes.

Light fastness

The dyes used to color leather change their structure under the influence of the high-energy rays of the sun. The intensity of this effect depends on the method of leather tanning and the agents used for it. The original color of the leather may darken or fade. This is a natural process that can only be slowed by a massive application of chemical additives on the leather surface. For reasons of health and environment, it is much wiser to avoid the exposition of leather furniture, textiles and shoes to direct sunlight or other strong light sources for a long period of time and to keep them in shady spots instead.