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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. 

Slow Fashion Vegetable Tanned Leather Tan & Loom

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 

Premium Vegetable Tanned Leather Tan & Loom

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

Oily Vegetable Tanned Leather Tan & Loom Sustainable Choices

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 Premium Nappa Leather Tan & Loom

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 Vegetable Tanned Leather Tan & Loom

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