Notes from our team.
Practical guides on leather goods, sampling, sourcing, sustainability and corporate gifting.
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Sustainability
Zero liquid discharge, explained simply
What it means when a tannery sends no liquid effluent outside its site, and why it matters.
Where the energy comes from: solar and wind in leather making
Tanning takes energy. Here is why the source of that energy matters.
RSL and MRSL: how chemistry is controlled in leather
Two lists, two jobs: one checks the finished leather, the other controls what goes into making it.
Traceability: knowing where your leather began
From product to tannery to hide: what traceability means and what you can ask for.
From hide to leather: how tanning works
The journey from raw hide to finished leather, in plain language.
What LWG Gold-rated tanneries mean for leather goods buyers
Why the tannery behind your leather matters, and what to ask any supplier about sourcing.
Certifications
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in plain English
What these two well-known standards cover, and what they do and do not prove.
Higg FEM and Sedex: what they are and what to ask
Two tools many brands ask suppliers to use, explained simply.
Corporate gifting
How to choose leather for corporate gifts
A practical guide to choosing products, colours and branding methods that people will actually keep and use.
Planning a corporate gifting programme: a simple timeline
A week-by-week guide to running a leather gifting order without last-minute stress.
Leather and quality
Full-grain, top-grain and split leather explained
What the leather names on a label really mean for the way a bag looks and lasts.
Emboss, deboss or foil: choosing a logo finish
How to choose between a quiet pressed logo and a bright foil one.
How to care for a leather bag so it lasts for years
A few simple habits that keep a leather bag looking good for years.
How to check a leather bag's quality in five minutes
A quick checklist you can use before you buy, or before you approve a production order.
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