Know Your Tan
For the shopper with a conscience
Living in a world with ever growing mountains of trash, we simply do not believe in throwaway culture and hope that together we can move towards a more mindful way of living. At Tan & Loom, our intent is to be mindful at every step of the way & that reflects in our choice of leather.
Whatever materials we use, we ensure that the products are season-less in its design & built to last. You can know more about the varieties of leather we use, below.
Naked
Highest in the hierarchy of slow fashion, naked leather is completely untreated allowing it to retain a luxurious finish.
Finish: Smooth
Colour: Darkens and develops a lustre over time
Care: Prone to stains however takes on any stain as part of the characteristic of the leather / Keep away from sharp objects
Vegetable tanned: Yes
Signature
Durable & practical, this is premium, semi-protected genuine leather is perfect for daily use.
Finish: Semi-matte
Colour: Darkens and develops a lustre over time
Care: Keep away from sharp objects and oil-based substances
Vegetable Tanned: Yes
Pull-up Leather
This leather tends to have a more weather-beaten feel to it, with natural markings and an uneven colour.
Finish: Oily
Colour: Darkens over time
Care: Takes on light scratches. Keep away away oil-based substances.
Vegetable Tanned: Yes
Upcycled/Factory Deadstock
Unused pieces of nappa/pebble grain leather or factory dead-stock is collected for future designs. We firmly believe that if leather is truly a premium element in our works, no portion of it should ever go to waste.
Finish: May vary
Colour: Will not change
Care: Keep away from sharp objects & oil bases substances
Vegetable Tanned: No
Distressed
Also know as "hunter leather", the tanning process gives it a distinct aged appearance with a matte, somewhat ‘distressed’ finish.
Finish: Matte
Colour: Darkens and develops a lustre over time
Care: Prone to stains however takes on any stain as part of the characteristic of the leather / Keep away from sharp objects
Vegetable tanned: Yes
