Our Tanneries

Horween, Chicago IL

Located  in Chicago, Horween is one of the worlds most famous tanneries. They  use a combination of old-world methods and modern tanning science to  create some of the most beautiful, durable and luxurious leather that  one can buy. Horween leathers are typically a waxed, oiled or otherwise  finished to create beautifully consistent and hard-wearing hides.   

S.B. Foot, Red Wing MN

 S.B.  Foot: Located in Red Wing, Minnesota, S.B. Foot is a premium tannery  dedicated to creating some of the toughest leathers you can buy. As the  primary leather source for the Red Wing Shoes company, you can expect  that leathers from this tannery are guaranteed to take a beating and  keep coming back for more. Thick, heavily oiled and dense leathers  create some of the most rugged pieces that one can buy, whether it's a  pair of boots from Red Wing or a bag from Greylock.

Siegel- Winston-Salem, NC

 Steven Siegel is the premier source of top quality goatskins in the United  States. These are some of the highest quality book-binding and small goods leathers made in the world. Steven uses reference materials from the past 600+ years combined with modern tanning knowledge and meticulous attention to detail to produce the worlds best archival goatskins. All Seigel goatskins are 100% vegetable tanned in the US and Europe using carefully sourced and researched goatskins. 

Law Tanning, Milwaukee WI

 Law  Tanning: Milwaukee based Law Tanning is a family operated tannery with  almost 100 years of history in the American tanning business. Primarily a  source of vegetable tanned leathers, Law uses interesting hide sources  such as American Bison to create some of the most beautiful, hard  wearing leathers in the country. With daily use and a minimal amount of  upkeep, you can expect your pieces made with Law Tanning to grow more  beautiful with each use. 

Acadia Leather, Lewiston ME

Acadia  Leather is a Maine based tannery specializing in leather for the  craft and shoemaking industries. Their leathers combine old-school  techniques with modern  technology, and constant feedback from makers  using their material allow for Acadia to adjust their leathers and  finishes for a fantastic product, each and every time.  

Wickett and Craig, Curwensville PA

Based  in Curwensville PA and operating since 1867, Wickett and Craig is one  of the  only specialty veg-tan leather tanneries in the United States.  Producing these vegetable tanned leathers takes more time and labor than  modern methods of tanning, but the results really speak for themselves.  Glowing finish and incredibly hardwearing leather will only deepen in  patina and character with time. Most leathers produced by this tannery  are intended for use on saddlery, tack and harnesses. Your bag or wallet  is going to last longer than you when it's made with this material. 

Most of our Italian leathers are verified by the Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium as being properly produced using traditional, eco-friendly tanning techniques. Check https://www.pellealvegetale.it/en/consortium/ for more info

Conceria Walpier

 An  Italian tannery with 40 years of history in producing the worlds best  Veg-tan calfskin available.  Starting with the best available raw-stock  calfskins, Walpier approaches each article with a true artisan touch,  resulting in a piece of leather with a beautiful, glowing finish. Not  only are they beautiful, these leathers are incredibly tough. One can  expect their Walpier leather piece to last for decades with minimal  care, and each use will only add to the patina you expect from a  top-quality leather.  

Badalassi Carlo

 Badalassi  Carlo is an Italian tannery committed to creating beautifully  textured, unique articles of leather while uphold a commitment  to  environmental sustainability. Fully vegetable tanned and hand finished  leathers will develop intense character and beauty as they age.