When talking about leather, do you often hear the term "Italian leather" ?

Have you ever wondered why it's called "Italian" ?

There are many other countries that produce leather, such as the United States, Cuba, the United Kingdom, France, Indonesia, and many other countries. However, you rarely hear words like "American leather" or "Cuban leather."

Why is "Italian Leather" the only leather that has the country's name in front of it? What's so special about it?

So-called "Italian leather" has three characteristics.

Three characteristics of Italian leather

1. Uses oil leather

In Italy, oil leather, which is soaked in plenty of oil , is the mainstream leather. Oil leather is popular for its moist and soft texture and deep color. You can enjoy the changes that occur over time as you use it, but when it's new, it has a glossy finish and is often used for women's bags.

2. Made with cowhide

When you think of Italian leather, you think of cowhide, and most Italian leather is made from cowhide. It is a material that is very familiar to Italians, who have a culture of eating large amounts of beef, and the types of leather, parts, and processing methods have been thoroughly researched over a long history.

3. Vacchetta method

Another method that immediately comes to mind when you think of Italian leather is the "Vacchetta method." The Vacchetta method is a traditional method that Italy is proud of around the world. It is a method in which a special oil is slowly soaked into the leather over a long period of time. Its moist, smooth texture and the beauty of the color that changes to a deeper shade the more it is used never cease to fascinate buyers from around the world. Moreover, it is resistant to drying and boasts the strength to be able to be used for a long time without maintenance.

The benefits of Italian leather, beloved for a long time

The quality of Italian leather, which has been loved for a long time, has been supported to this day by vegetable tanning, a recipe used by tanners who respect tradition .
Vegetable tanning is a method that has been passed down from tanner to tanner since ancient times, and unlike the chrome tanning that is mainstream today, it is a very luxurious method that takes time and effort.
The many steps and lengthy manufacturing process give Italian leather a beauty and suppleness that is unlike any other.

By producing leather made using this time-honoured process that is hailed as the most beautiful in the world, Italy has come to be loved around the world with its name on the leather.

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