What kind of leather is vegetable tanned leather? What are the features and charm?

We have been using various leather materials such as oil-rich pull-up leather to make wallets and bags.
One of them is the much-loved Vegetable Tanned Leather system ).

This time we will be right vegetable tanning Simple and easy-to-understand explanations for those interested.
[What kind of leather is vegetable tanned leather? vegetable tanning Characteristics and charm of the system ]
There are many opinions, "vegetable tanning" " Preparation " and "vegetable tannin tanning" are just different terms. The leather material itself is the same. "Astringent" (しぶ) is used in the tanning process, which is sometimes called "astringent tanning".

As the use of the word "vegetable" indicates, a characteristic of the tanning preparations from which plants were derived (a method dating from BC) was a leather that was labor-intensive and imbued with warmth. It is made from natural materials and hence is known as an environmentally friendly product.

Environmentally friendly leather is indeed very attractive! Animal leather will corrode if not tanned. To prevent this from happening, the animal's "hide" is soaked in vegetable tanning agents and then tanned system . After tanning The made "skin" is delivered to our hands as a commodity, we call it "leather".

【 vegetable tanning What plants are used in the preparation ? 】
Oak trees growing in Europe and North America have a long history, and there are more than 150 species of plants used around the world.

Oak is a plant with a long history. The woody parts, bark, leaves, branches, fruits, roots and other parts of almost all plants contain vegetable tanning agents, which are used to prevent plants from being damaged by organisms. The people who discovered and used the ingredients of plants to protect themselves and used them in leather undoubtedly changed the history of the earth. The first use of crushes of these plants has now evolved into a method of extracting the extract in barrels and then tanning it.

The main plants used are: Albizia julibrissin, locust tree, chestnut, oak, starling, etc. More plants rich in tanning agents have been found in different growing areas, and we look forward to future discoveries.

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What are vegetable tanning agents?
A tanning agent is a type of polyphenolic compound found in plants (it’s a little complicated). It is found in plant tissue in solution form. It is called "tanning agent" in the leather industry, and "catechins", "polyphenols", etc. in food. It is true that drinking tea containing polyphenols can cause an astringent taste.

In fact, tannin is also very common in our daily lives. Polyphenols are present in chocolate, so we know that tannins are a healthy component for both the human body and leather.

The wooden barrels used to make beer and wine overseas are rich in tannins, and the wine made from these barrels will be more delicious. This suggests that the tannins in the oak, which contribute to the astringency, are thought to be responsible for this effect. In this way tannins not only play a role in the leather making process, but also have other uses in our daily lives.

Key points you should know about Vegetable Tannin Leather:

1. the nature of revolution
2. Aging
3. From hard leather to soft touch

1.The essence of leather→
Tannin-tanned leather is initially stiff to the touch, but gradually softens with use, becoming softer and easier to handle.
As the essence of the leather is retained, the scars and natural style of the animal are preserved, giving it a unique texture.

2. Aging →
The ease of producing aging effects is also a highlight. Profound age changes are determined by changes in tannins and the presence of oils in the leather. Tannin-tanned leather is susceptible to UV rays and oxygen in the air, so its color changes are more obvious.

Left: Starting to use Right: After aging

3. From hard leather to soft hand feeling →
Hallelujah's tannic vegetable-tanned leather is incredibly soft. It uses thin leather material while ensuring the tightness of the leather material. Handled with other brands Tannin vegetable tanned Compared with leather (depending on cow leather or horse leather, etc.), Hallelujah's leather material is relatively thin and light, and is softer and more conformable during use.

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Recommend such people!

The following is a summary of recommendations for vegetable tanned leather:
【Recommended target】▶︎
・Those who like to enjoy the aging process of leather.
・Those who can enjoy regular maintenance.
・Those who view the inherent flaws of leather as attractive.
・Those who value environmentally friendly products.
・Those who want to use items for a long time.

On the contrary, for those who prefer simple maintenance and easy operation, chrome tanning products are recommended.

Chrome tanning uses a chemical called basic chromium sulfate and is a tanning method developed in Germany.

・Those who do not like the original expression of leather (such as flaws).
・Those who want to perform regular maintenance but do not want to spend too much time.
・Those who like lightweight leather.

Chrome tanned products have superior water resistance and a soft texture. Due to its durability, it is mainly used in bags, shoes, sofas, etc. It should be noted that it is not prone to aging changes.

Summarize

How was this experience?
In this way, when you look back at the history of items that you use casually, do you feel that you can't put them down even more?
If you are considering purchasing vegetable-tanned leather goods, I hope this article will be helpful!

Among Hallelujah's products , the number of products using vegetable tanning is increasing .
We offer a wide range of products from pencil cases to small bags to backpacks, and you're welcome to check them out.