Vegetable-tanned leather for lovers of authenticity and eco-responsibility

Complete range of vegetable-tanned leathers 

What is vegetable-tanning?

Leather tanning is the process of transforming hide (previously prepared) into leather. This operation transforms a putrescible hide into a rot-proof material: leather. The hides are bathed for several days in a drum in a mixture of water and tannins. These tannins can be of vegetable or mineral origin. Vegetable tanning is the oldest process. It requires the use of vegetable tannins such as quebracho, mimosa or chestnut bark powder. The choice of tannins used depends in particular on the animal species from which the leather is obtained. comes from hide and sought-after properties for leather.

What are the characteristics of vegetable-tanned leather?

Vegetable-tanned leathers are non-allergenic, with natural hues that will develop a patina over time. Vegetable tanning produces firmer, stiffer leathers with a softer, silkier feel. Vegetable tanning is a much slower process than mineral tanning, but above all more respectful of the environment.

Which Radermecker equestrian leather products are vegetable-tanned?

How do you recognize vegetable-tanned leather?

It's not always easy to identify the origin of a leather's tanning: Mineral tanning? Vegetable tanning? Radermecker Tannery offers you a method for identifying the type of tanning applied to your leather: The flame technique.