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Our leather

This page introduces the standard leathers used by DELIFE and our commitment to choosing leather.
DELIFE Standard Leathers
・Japanese vegetable-tanned cowhide
Vegetable-tanned cowhide from Italian tannery “Tempesti”
・Italian “Lo Stivale” vegetable-tanned cowhide
“Tempesti”—what is it?

This leather is made by the prestigious Italian tannery Tempesti, located in the Santa Croce district and founded in 1946.Wax is sprayed onto the surface, giving the leather a whitish finish.

The surface of this waxed leather looks white, as if covered in mist, but with use it softens and reveals the leather’s original color and character.

Because it is waxed, the leather is less prone to staining and its aging develops gradually.

We use it for wallets, bags, and other products.

 

“Lo Stivale”—what is it?

This leather is made by the prestigious Italian tannery “Lo Stivale,” located in the Santa Croce district and founded in 1958. It is characterized by its elegant, rich tones, allowing you to enjoy a gentle aging process.

We use it for belts, handles, and other products.

What is Japanese vegetable-tanned cowhide?

We use domestically produced vegetable-tanned cowhide from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan’s largest leather-producing region.

Among these leathers, those with a soft, supple feel are rare because they require considerable time and effort to produce. The surface is treated to help prevent stains, so you can use it without excessive concern.

We use it for Drawstringbag, Multistrap&pouch, and other products.

 

What does “quality” mean at DELIFE?
DELIFE’s approach to selecting materials is very simple: whether they are “high quality and environmentally conscious.” “High quality” means vegetable-tanned leather that develops a beautiful patina over time.
This material is said to account for just 10% of the leather produced worldwide. Because it is tanned using plant sap and other natural materials, it is environmentally friendly and is commonly referred to as eco-leather. In contrast, chrome leather, which accounts for 90%, is made using chemicals, and water pollution caused by wastewater has become a social issue. Therefore, to help create a sustainable society, we actively use eco-leather that is environmentally friendly and develops a wonderful patina.
Eco-leather is carefully vegetable-tanned over time, with minimal processing to conceal scratches and wrinkles so that the leather’s original texture is preserved.High-quality leather is not necessarily defined by perfect uniformity.Because we also use sections with wrinkles, every product has its own individual character,making it increasingly special and personal to its owner.As time passes, the leather develops a patina, gaining color and luster, softening to fit your skin,and transforming into a texture unique to you while revealing a rich and expressive character.