LEATHER

For our bag designs we sourced and picked the most durable form of cowhide: full-grain leather. It is the highest quality grade of leather. It includes the top layer of the hide and all of the natural grain without being thinned down.

The leather is vegetable tanned and is produced without any harmful chemicals. The natural and organic look and feel of the leather is achieved through its dyeing process. The material is soaked in color and has no pigmented color layer on the surface. This type of leather is called Aniline leather.

The bag is assembled with belt pins that are produced out of plated brass. Our belt buckles are made out of stainless steel.

VEGETABLE TANNED CALF

Vegetable tanned calf is a thick and rigid type of leather. Vegetable tanned calf is a full grain aniline leather that was tanned with vegetable extracts. Aniline leather is the most natural looking leather as it has not been protected by a surface coating of polymer and pigments. It gives your item a unique aspect and touch.

LEATHER CARE & AGING GUIDE

For the most beautiful patina, we recommend you to care for your bag in the following way.

Cleaning - Remove heavy dirt stains using a soft brush and leather cleaner, for regular dirt a moistened cloth with water.

Polishing - The leather should be polished with a leather preserver to attain a clean, shiny look, longevity and durability against water. Wrap a piece of cloth around your index and middle finger, dip it into leather fat and rub in a circular motion with a little bit of pressure. With this treatment you can also remove little scratches.

Be careful with water. When greased in the right way, rain will cause no harm.

Nevertheless, plunging the bag into water could change the structure of the leather.

Aging

Vegetable tanned calf in natural color is renowned for its beautiful patina overtime: It will darken from a very light beige color to a dark brown chocolate over the years. Stains, scratches and patina belong to the normal ageing process of your item. Differences in tone, shading, gradation, and the possible alterations of the material are to be regarded as a sign of quality.