Okay Style Oy uses vegetable tanned leather made in Italy. Our leather manufacturer is a member of the renowned Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Consortium. Okay Style Oy has been awarded the Consolidated Plant Tanned Leather Warranty.
Vegetable tanning is a handicraft tradition that has been used by the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium from father to son for over 200 years. Leather crafting uses traditional artisanal techniques as well as modern technology.
Nature
Nature respectful leather manufacturing process
Converting an animal's raw material into a durable material is a slow process that respects the environment and mankind, and takes place in wooden drums. The unique process is based on the use of natural tannins (plant extracts). Tannins are obtained from chestnut or Argentinian Quebracho-tree using modern technology and machinery. The process is time-consuming. In fact, it takes almost 40 days to transform the raw hides into unique vegetable-tanned leather.
A unique leather with tannins
Unique leather
The tanning process is based on the use of tannins. Tannins, or plant extracts, turn an animal's rawhide into a material that lasts for years, called plant-tanned leather. Natural materials are obtained from different wood species and plants, depending on the concentration of different species. They are found in tree bark, leaves, fruit as well as in roots. These natural extracts (especially chestnut and Argentinian Quebracho wood) make plant tanned leather unique, which is different from other tanned leather. The scent of vegetable tanned leather is also inimitable.
With its organic nature, it raises people's confidence. Therefore, it is perceived as better than other materials. The modern leather industry uses tannins in liquid or powder form. The most common and traditional of these is the extract of the Argentinian Quebracho tree. The bark of the wood gives a red powder which gives the skin a warm and brilliant tone. On top of that, it enhances the water resistance and makes the product dirt repellent.
Natural
and lasting
Among the various tanning methods, vegetable tanning is still the classic, traditional and well-known method today. In addition, it is the only method that gives finished leather a unique character in an organic and environmentally friendly manner. It combines comfort and appearance, fashion and tradition, and uniqueness and versatility. For all these reasons, plant tanning is part of the past and the future.
Vegetable tanning maintains the durability and natural properties of the skin year after year. Thus, it is a genuine product of nature. Each leather leap is unique and offers great possibilities for the bag’s design and planning. Vegetable-tanned leather adds value to fashion designers and gives the wearer a fashionable and trendy bag that remains of value.
