FROM RAWSTOCK TO FINISHED PRODUCT

Managing the full cycle is our fundamental corporate asset, our results come from teamwork and synergy with our customers.

DESALTING

After being carefully selected, the rawstock is fed into the supply chain processes. In the first step the salt previously applied to preserve the raw hides is mechanically removed.

LIME

In this step, the raw material is inserted into the drum where the hides are rehydrated and shaved using chemicals.

FLESHING

The excess fat still attached under the skin is mechanically removed.

SPLITTING

After having undergone liming, unhairing and fleshing, the pelt hide is split into 2 parts - grain and split - thanks to a splitting machine.

TANNING

The product is treated with tanning chemicals such as chrome or tannins (vegetable tanning) or wet white tanning.

SHAVING

The hide is fed into the shaving machine to achieve even thickness along its entire surface.

RETANNING-DYEING

Wet blue or wet white hides are processed to achieve the desired physical-technical characteristics of the finished article: mechanical resistance, colour, softness, elasticity, water fastness and breathability. 

DRYING

After retanning and dyeing, the processed hide is vacuum dried or toggled to remove excess water.

FINISHING

The raw material is almost ready. Once tanned and dried, special processing will confer the specific surface appearance required by the customer.

DRUMMING

The finished leathers are inserted into a drum that gives them greater softness by milling.

SELECTION

The hides are carefully selected before being packed and shipped.