Good leather is the result of good animal husbandry

An animal's hide reflects its life - and that's what defines our leather. Animals that grow slowly in a natural environment develop a firmer, denser hide structure. In contrast, rapid growth on intensive feedlots can result in a looser fibre structure. This difference can also be seen in the wrinkles: Extensively reared animals have fewer fattening folds, but their skin develops differently through natural movement and muscle tension.

A healthy animal has elastic skin with an even distribution of scars. In contrast, disease or malnutrition can result in thin, brittle skin. Stress also plays a role: Animals that are reared in a calm environment and slaughtered in their natural habitat show fewer tension-related changes in their skin.

And what about horns? In natural herds, hierarchy fights can occur. Small scars from horn thrusts are visible signs of real herd life. You can also see traces of the environment: Neck wrinkles form naturally as the skin moves and stretches while grazing. Stretch marks indicate healthy growth over a long period of time. Insect bites are often more common in barns, where conditions are ideal for insects. Out in the pasture there are usually fewer bites as the wind helps to keep insects away.

We don't cover up these marks: No thick coatings, no artificial hiding. Our leather reflects the life of the animal it comes from - natural, authentic and pure.