Materials Overview
Here's a quick overview of the materials I use and their origins. I have searched diligently for quality materials that compliment my style, but also look and perform the best. I've tried most of the highly regarded materials out there and selected the very best to offer to you at no extra cost.
I also have a wide variety of amazing leathers in stock from tanneries around the world (that aren't listed on the website) in super limited quantities - these leathers require a Custom Order (+$). So, if you want something more unique, reach out. Find out more info on customs here!
MPG Apollo
MPG Apollo comes from MPG Industria Conciaria, based in Italy.
The MPG tannery specializes in producing high-quality vegitable-tanned cow leather. The leather arrives raw from the best farms in France, using vegitable tannins of the highest quality from Argentina and other parts of South America. MPG is a member of the exclusive Pelle Vegetale Consortium certifying they tan leather using the strict traditional vegetale methods.
Earth Gray Minerva
Minerva Smooth Vegetable Tanned Leather comes from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. They are well known for their traditional methods of vegetable tanning with tree barks that go back 100's of years. Badalassi Carlo is a member of the exclusive Pelle Vegetale Consortium certifying they tan leather using the strict traditional vegetale methods.
Ritza Tiger Thread
Ritza 25 Tiger Thread is a waxed polyester thread made by Julius Koch in Germany. The thread is finely braided, flattened and extremely strong. It comes lightly waxed to hold its place and will not gum up your projects like many other waxed threads!
*Note: Leather hides are not perfect. They may exhibit varying colors, tones, textures and finishes depending on what section of the hide your SoC product was cut from. For this reason, please be aware that your new goods may vary in appearance from the leather images above.