OUR MATERIALS & MAKERS

 fabric

ˈfabrɪk/
 
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society."    
 
Mark Twain
 
Delicate silk wallet linings, workhorse polyester, all season cotton, military grade nylon...
 
 We are constantly learning and working with their distinct features to bring out the best of our crafts.
 
 
 

 leather

ˈlɛðə/
 
"Truly, sir, all that I live by is with the awl. I meddle with no tradesman’s matters nor women’s matters,
but withal I am indeed, sir, a surgeon to old shoes. When they are in great danger, I recover them.
As proper men as ever trod upon neat’s leather have gone upon my handiwork."
 
Shakespeare
 

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Using plant matter called tannins to preserve leather, this exquisite material is often the only choice for leather connoisseur. 

Often stiff when new, it requires time and usage to slowly break into this hardy material.

Chromed Tanned Leather

Using chromium salts to preserve leather, this process produces uniform and supple soft leather in larger quantities which are highly desired by luxury brands.

 

Vegan Leather

"So I am living without fats, without meat, without fish, but am feeling quite well this way. It always seems to me that man was not born to be a carnivore."

Albert Einstein  

Using fabric backings and polymer coatings, technology have made vegan leather comparable and an ethically alternative to genuine leather. 

 

Leather Grading

 Strength, Aesthetics, Touch; The right type of leather of the right purpose ensures longevity.

 Full grain leather

This is the highest grade of leather which retains the entire grain.  Its prized natural textures, strength and durability makes it the ultimate choice. 

Top grain leather

With imperfections buffed off the surface, this second grade leather are often embossed again with a pattern like saffiano, exotic to bring up its value.

Split leather

 Lacking in strength, it makes up in its soft supple feel.  Often used to create suede, it makes a wonderful lining in bespoke leather goods.

 

  

  metal

ˈmɛt(ə)l/
 
  1. When it comes to snap hooks and rings, the leading industry choices are made of one or more of the following materials:
     die cast zinc, stainless steel, brass, malleable iron, and steel.
     
    Strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, overall weight load contribution & aesthetics are some of the major considerations in our designing process.
     

 

accessory
əkˈsɛs(ə)ri/
 
Zipper size, coil vs vislon, continuous vs finished zippers, locking vs non locking, waterproof?
A choice of zippers doesn't sound that simple anymore, does it?
 
Our premium carry good range uses top of the line accessories from industry leaders such as YKK & SBS.