Durable materials and precise craftsmanship
We use only natural leather, available in various thicknesses, colors, and surface finishes. Our partner workshops use exclusively skins from European cattle.
We craft the LTD_ and SOL_ models from sturdy, vegetable-tanned smooth leather with a subtle embossed texture.
The leather used for the SO_ model and many of our accessories is softer. It is chrome-free tanned and dyed, polished multiple times with natural oils and waxes, and then lightly buffed.
Please note that natural irregularities—such as creases, scars, or insect bites—are part of the material's natural character. With use, the leather develops a natural patina over time; it does not require additional conditioning. The natural oils from your hands provide sufficient nourishment during handling. Please be aware that applying extra leather conditioner will cause the leather to darken.
This upcycled material was once wrapped around a cylinder in an offset printing press to transfer ink from the printing plate to the paper. In the process, it »saw« a lot of text and imagery. Traces of ink, patterns, and fragments of text and images remain visible on the surface—making every printing blanket unique. Chemical analysis confirms that, following our cleaning process, any ink residues remaining in the material pose no health risks. As some printing blankets may transfer a small amount of color initially, please avoid contact with light-colored fabrics. We also »rescue« offcuts generated during the manufacturer‘s cutting process; unused printing blankets are solid-colored and show no traces of text or images.
The hemp fibers used are a by-product of industrial hemp cultivation in Europe. LOVR™ vegan hemp leather is completely free from petroleum-based products and chemicals and is naturally biodegradable. Moreover, LOVR™ is pleasingly lightweight.
