Nappa
Full-grain, soft and supple leather. The natural pore pattern is preserved.
Production process
From raw hide to finished product: 8 stages
Every stage is accompanied by in-house laboratory control. The batch number is retained throughout the process.
01
Intake and curing
Sorting of raw hides, acceptance by weight and quality.
02
Soaking and liming
Unhairing, swelling of the hide and opening of the fibre structure.
03
Fleshing
Mechanical cleaning and initial thickness preparation.
04
Pickling and chrome tanning
Tanning with chrome salts, producing wet blue semi-finished leather.
05
Splitting and shaving
Precise substance adjustment to the customer's required thickness.
06
Retanning, dyeing, fatliquoring
Building the colour, softness and fullness characteristics.
07
Drying and crust
Vacuum and hang drying. Leather can be exported as crust at this stage.
08
Finishing and final inspection
Finishing, ironing, measuring, grading and packing.
Leather finishes
The finishes we produce
All finishes are produced to the customer's colour card and specification. The substance ranges shown are standard and can be adjusted on request.
Nubuck
Lightly buffed grain with a velvety nap. Matt and breathable surface.
Pull-up
Oil and wax loaded. Lightens when flexed and develops a patina with wear.
Patent
Lacquered, high-gloss surface. For parade and formal footwear.
Floater
Full-bodied with a pronounced grain. Holds its shape in classic footwear.
Suede
Raised, velvety nap. Soft handle and a matt appearance.
Antique / Burnished
Two-tone effect with darkened edges. Gives a hand-finished look.
Aniline
Finished with transparent dye. Natural pores and colour depth remain fully visible.
Crazy Horse
Wax loaded, marks on scratching. Vintage character and high durability.
Buffalo
Large, raised grain with high tear resistance. For heavy-duty use.
Hydrophobic boot leather
Water-repellent treatment, matt surface. The core article for duty and field boots.
Belt leather
Dense structure that holds its form. For duty and civilian belts.
Lining leather
Thin and breathable. For the inner lining of footwear.
Split
Available as suede or coated. For the value segment and accessories.
Certificates and quality
Certificates, laboratory control and standards
Every batch is tested during production and before shipment. Independent laboratory reports are provided on customer request.
Certificate copies and current test reports are provided on request.
See the document pack| Property | Standard |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | ISO 3376 / EN 13522 |
| Tear load | ISO 3377-2 |
| Colour fastness to rubbing | ISO 11640 |
| Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) | ISO 17075 (< 3 ppm) |
| Water vapour permeability | ISO 14268 |
| Safety footwear requirements | EN ISO 20345 |
Sample and quotation request
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Send us your specification and we will prepare a quotation and sample within 48 hours.
