Oberwerth's vegetable-tanned leather is a natural product and meets the highest ecological standards; it is harmless and free of heavy metals. No varnishes, plastics or similar surface sealants are used. This is the only way to guarantee that this leather is a natural, low-pollutant product. The open-pored and extremely breathable leather is therefore more sensitive to stains than conventional, industrially manufactured leather, but lovers of such leather appreciate the natural patina that results.

Since leather is a natural product, each hide has areas with a fiber structure of varying strength. Depending on the fiber structure, color pigments penetrate more or less deeply into the hide during vegetable tanning. Thus, it can happen that the naturally dyed, chemically untreated and especially not coated natural leather discolors when wet, prolonged and direct contact with fabric and high humidity. Please be aware of this especially at the beginning of using your bags, the effect will fade after a few weeks. The discoloration should normally come off in the machine as these are water based inks that are used.

The only way we could change this would be to chemically treat (seal) the vegetable tanned leather afterwards. You could also say if we were to botch. However, with our vegetable tanned leathers, the desire to preserve the natural look and pleasant feel of the leather is paramount. This is the only way the bags form their unique patina over time.

These discolorations are therefore rather a quality feature of the bag and the proof that it is really a vegetable tanned bag. They do not represent a defect.

In the past, leather was protected against water with grease. In addition, chemical impregnation was applied before the first use.

Hydrophobic leather, on the other hand, is treated during the tanning process so that it is naturally water-resistant for longer periods of time. The technology for this has existed for several decades, but until now production was limited to material for robust boots.

Through improved, modern processes, however, we have created an elegant, light and particularly high-quality leather. Our hydrophobized leather is as breathable as normal leather but has some improved properties in comparison. The fact that the material is hydrophobized means that it dries faster and thus ensures better heat regulation.

Our hydrophobized leather is also visually impressive, as there are hardly any water marks or stains on the surface.

With hydrophobized leather, strong heat and moisture exposure (e.g. heavy sweating // in tropical climates) can lead to subtle discoloration on clothing. This effect will fade over time. The discoloration can normally be removed in the washing machine.

Our top-class cowhide!

A butter-soft cowhide with a very delicate finish, dyed with the best dyeing and fatliquoring agents, gives us a leather with an incomparably supple feel.

"Soft" is a leather that is always warm and soft and impresses with a natural, sporty full grain. The leather is based exclusively on first-class southern German bulls. The tanning is an ecological mineral tanning.

About the size of two DIN A3 sheets - that's how much leather can be obtained from a horse's croup.

This rarity and its special texture give this product its ultimate exclusivity. Its surface is soft, non-porous and has a luxurious gloss finish. A high natural fat content gives the leather a water-repellent effect. The leather is uniquely soft and yet firm in itself, which makes it an excellent leather for our beautiful half cases.

In the event of large temperature fluctuations, a small amount of sebum may escape, which should be worked back into the leather with a brush (not a cloth). Over time, an incomparably beautiful patina will develop.

Our wonderful Horween leather is a product of the Horween Leather Company, which has set itself the task of creating the best leather in the world. The calfskin is coarse but not deeply grained.

This preserves the softness of the leather and perfects its look and feel. The supple leather also impresses with its durability and robustness, making it an excellent leather for everyday use.