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Our leather

On this page, we will introduce the standard leathers used at DELIFE and our commitment to selecting leather .
DELIFE standard leather
・Japanese tanned cowhide
Tanned cowhide from Tempesti, Italy
Made in Italy "Lo Stibarre" Tanned cowhide
What is Tempesti ?

This leather is produced by Tempesti, a prestigious tannery in the Santa Croce district of Italy, which was founded in 1946, and has a whitish finish achieved by spraying wax onto the surface.

The surface of waxed leather is misty white, but as you use it it will blend in and reveal the leather's original color and texture.

Because the leather is waxed, it is less susceptible to dirt and ages more slowly.

I use it for wallets, bags, etc.

What is Lo Stivale ?

This leather is characterized by its elegant and deep color and is manufactured by the prestigious tannery "Lo Stivale" in the Santa Croce district of Italy, which was founded in 1958. You can enjoy the aging process slowly.

I use it for belts and handles.

-What is Japanese tanned cowhide ?

We use domestically tanned cowhide from Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan's largest leather production area.

Among them, soft leather is rare because it takes a lot of effort to make. The surface is treated to prevent dirt, so you can use it without worrying too much.

I use it for Drawstring bags, Multistrap&pouch, etc.

DeLife What is "good quality"?
DeLife's material selection is very simple: it's about whether the material is "high quality and environmentally friendly . " "High quality" means vegetable tanned leather that ages (changes over time).
This material is said to account for 10% of the leather produced in the world , and because it is tanned from plant sap, it is also known as eco-leather, as it is environmentally friendly. On the other hand, 90% of chrome leather is made using chemicals, and seawater pollution caused by wastewater has become a social issue. For this reason, in order to realize a sustainable society, we actively use eco-leather, which is environmentally friendly and ages beautifully.
Eco leather is a leather that has been carefully tanned over time with vegetable tannins, with minimal processing to hide scratches and wrinkles in order to preserve the original texture of the leather . Quality leather is not beautifully uniform. For this reason, the wrinkled parts are also used, so each product has its own unique character and you will grow to love it even more. Over time, the color and luster will increase, it will become familiar with your skin, and it will change to your own unique texture and show a rich expression.