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Our tanners
White tanning is one of the oldest tanning methods and has been used for centuries. Originally, aluminium salts – such as those found in nature – were used for this purpose. This method preserves the natural character of the wool and ensures a pleasantly soft leather surface.
Nowadays, synthetically produced tannins that are similar to those used in vegetable tanning are used for this process. The only by-products produced are common household waste materials. Hides tanned using this method can be washed up to three times.
Medical tanning is a tanning process derived from chamois tanning (tanning with fish oils). It involves the use of a natural organic tanning agent with specific properties. This binds completely to the leather and gives the wool and the leather side a slightly yellowish tint.
Our hides are free from harmful substances, and the only waste produced is ordinary household waste. Hides tanned using this method can be washed with a special detergent. – Care instructions
Vegetable tanning (also known as red tanning) is one of the oldest and most natural tanning methods. It involves the use of extracts (tannins) from plants such as bark, fruit, leaves, roots or wood. These ‘vegetable’ tanning agents are worked into the hide using a gentle process. This results in a characteristic brownish to beige colouring of the wool and the leather side.
We use chestnut extracts of European origin in the production of our lambskins. Skins produced using this tanning method can be dry-cleaned but are not washable.
