Frequently Asked Questions from your Leather Saddle Specialist Tannery

+ What is a saddle leather?

A special feature of saddle leather is that it can be easily nourished over a period of time. Thus, its behaviour remains unaltered regardless of its environment. Its grain is not covered, allowing it to breathe and be nourished at the same time.

Activities that require leather to be worn, to be used in an outdoor environment and to have an appearance that does not fade over time require the use of saddle leather.

The saddle leather will give the eye a natural, open grain look, enhancing the wrinkles of the skin, the healed claws and other roughnesses inherent in the animal's life.

Pure aniline leather will not cover the grain. A semi-aniline leather will cover it slightly. Find more details in our blog article "Leather finishing".

+ For which field can I use your leathers ?

Our leathers are used in :

• The equestrian environment: saddles, harnessing, saddlery, farriery, bridlework, and rider accessories
• Leather goods: luggage, cutlery

Our leathers are not suitable for clothing, design, car leather or furniture, with the exception of confections based on saddle leather.

+ Why buy from Radermecker Tannery?

By working with our company, you will benefit from :

• Over 150 years of experience in saddle leather
• A follow-up of your collections by the company that manufactures the leathers it delivers to you
• On the ethics of responsible business :
• Buying leather from targeted farms
• Working it in a natural way
• Treating its waste biologically

What is the origin of your leathers?

We only work with heavy beef and bulls. 100% of the leather is of European origin with the majority coming from Germany and France.

+ How can I get samples of saddle leather?

Sample packs are available on our website, please visit the samplespage.

 + Can I come to Radermecker Tannery?

We have a factory shop open every morning from Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm. You can find and buy all the items offered for sale on our site.