Embellished Truth only ever uses leather that is a by-product of the food industry. Using these skins is creating a durable material from a waste product and preventing them from going to landfill. Conventional tanning methods use toxic substances that are hazardous to the tannery worker, the environment and ultimately to the wearer. The leather will therefore not biodegrade.
The leathers we use are tanned in Italy and Germany using more environmentally friendly methods that are free from chromium, heavy metals and harsh chemicals. The process is more time consuming but results in a breathable and ultimately a biodegradable material. The hides are sourced locally to the tannery regions and use sustainably harvested vegetable tannins, such as tara and rhubarb. Moreover, the leather is proven to be particularly kind to skin and allergy friendly.