What we work with.
We select materials for each project — not from a catalog, but from relationships with tanneries and suppliers we know by name.
The four we use most.
Full-Grain Calf
The outer surface of the hide, unaltered. Shows natural markings. Develops a patina over time. Our most requested leather for structured bags.
Vegetable-Tanned
Tanned with plant extracts in the Santa Croce sull'Arno district. Stiff when new, softens beautifully. Rich warm tones that deepen with age.
Saffiano
Cross-hatch textured calf with a protective coating. Scratch-resistant, structured, and clean. Named after the technique, not the tannery.
Suede & Nubuck
The interior surface of the hide, buffed to a soft nap. Used for linings, panels, and full-suede designs where texture is the statement.
Hardware.
Zips, clasps, locks, D-rings, chain, and buckles — sourced from Italian suppliers. Available in brass, palladium, antique gold, and gunmetal. Custom finishes and logo engraving available at production quantities.
Linings and packaging.
Linings in cotton, suede, leather, and jacquard — brand-printed at production quantities. Packaging produced to your specifications: dust bags, branded boxes, hangtags, tissue paper, and care cards.
Every brand-facing element is customizable. We help you specify weight, color, finish, and print method when needed.
Where it comes from.
Our primary leather supply comes from tanneries in the Santa Croce sull'Arno district — a cluster of over 200 tanneries in Tuscany that has been the center of Italian vegetable tanning for centuries. We also source specific hides from tanneries in the Veneto and Campania regions when a project requires it.
Discuss materials for your project.
Tell us the leather, hardware, and finish you have in mind — or we'll recommend based on your brief.