When it comes to leather products, many people are familiar with the different types of leather available in the market. One particular type, vegetable tanned leather, stands out for its unique qualities and advantages. Unlike its chrome tanned counterparts, vegetable tanned leather is processed using natural tannins derived from plants, making it an eco-friendly and sustainable choice. In this blog post, we will delve into the advantages of using vegetable tanned leather, exploring its durability, environmental benefits, versatility, and classic appeal.
The name of the process gives the game away really, vegetable tanning (or just plain Vegtan as most of us know it ) is a method that relies completely on natural vegetable tannins from bark and other plant parts such as leaves, flowers and seeds.