Take the Heavy Metal out of Leather
Literally. Leather can make sophisticated, long-lasting upholstery for both modern and traditional furniture. But you may be surprised to learn that toxic metals such as chrome are often used to tan leather.
In response to this, the Schomisch Company in Germany’s Bavarian mountains has developed Ecopell, a soft leather made with an exclusive, nontoxic vegetable tanning process. Their leather remains breathable and and strong because of a surface treatment using wax and oil.
The vegetable tanning uses citric acid from rhubarb, oak and Tara seed pods, ingredients which are sustainably harvested in Germany. The company also uses lime and natural enzymes to strip hides of hair. The leather is not only sold for home decor, but also for shoes, outerwear, handbags and other accessories.
There are several categories in the collection and my favorite is the slightly timeworn patina of the Clubroom fabric – stunning on a large wing chair or settee.
Because it’s an animal product, of course, eco-leather isn’t for everyone.
Inquiries: info@Schomisch.de
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1 Comment
April 14th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
That is really interesting, vegetable tanning. I know that the traditional way of the Native Americans was to tan hides using the brains of the animal that the skin came from. That is also chemical free, and at least makes use of the whole animal!
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