World-Class Leather
We use premium vegetable-tanned leather from one of the last tanneries of its kind in the United States. Vegetable tanning is a traditional method of treating leather. It's an expensive process because it uses natural tanning agents and it requires more time and skill. It's been this way for centuries, and the results are still worth it today.
What makes this leather so special is that it gets better the more you use it. Over time, the oils from your hands darken, hydrate and protect the leather. Sunlight brings out richer tones, creating depth and variation in the color. Friction and compression from daily use act like nature’s polish—softening the leather, adding shine, and turning scratches and scuffs into part of its story.
Did you know our leather is naturally sustainable?
Our Leather vs. Theirs
Today, more than 90% of the world’s leather is chromium-tanned, a process designed to be fast and cheap. But chrome tanning uses a high concentration of toxic chemicals that strip the leather of its natural character. These chemicals give the leather an unnatural look and smell. The process also creates harmful waste that pollutes water sources near tanneries.
The problems don’t end there. Chrome-tanned leather doesn’t age well—it cracks, peels, and wears out over time. Unlike vegetable-tanned leather, it gets worse with use. And when it's discarded, it takes far longer to biodegrade, leaving a lasting environmental impact.
That’s why we choose premium vegetable-tanned leather—it’s better for you and the planet.
From By-Product to Biodegradable
Most leather today creates toxic waste and lingers in landfills. Ours is different. It uses natural, plant-based materials, and all waste is treated on-site and recycled. When it reaches the end of its life, it biodegrades safely.
But the impact goes even further. Leather production gives a second life to cattle hides, which are a natural by-product of the beef industry. Without it, billions of pounds of hides would end up in landfills each year. In the U.S. alone, over 2 billion pounds of cattle hides are repurposed into durable, long-lasting leather goods instead of being wasted.
By choosing vegetable-tanned leather, you’re supporting a material that respects the planet and makes the most of our resources.
