Espelette, France
Location
938
Founded
12
Employees
Pebble, Nubuck
Leathers used
4
Products with this leather
About the Tannery
Ever since its founding in 1927 by Mr and Mrs Rémy Carriat, the Tannery has been specializing in the creation of exquisite full-grain and Nubuck leathers for the luxury market. Now in its third generation, leather has become a family passion: “Every fat wrinkle, shade and crease of the leather is an unforgettable guarantee of authenticity and proof of a natural material which has grown and developed over time”, Jacques, current owner of the Tannery, told us proudly. To ensure utmost quality, only the finest European hides are selected for production. With the great French tanning tradition at heart, the hides are mineral tanned, vegetably re-tanned, and enriched with specialized dyes to render the leathers exceptionally strong, beautifully supple, and colour-vibrant.
How we found the manufactory
In every industry, you hear the most about the industry leaders. The name Rémy Carriat kept coming up. Our interest was piqued, and we had to see for ourselves. Through a friend of ours, we got in touch with the personable agents Aurélie and Cedric and arranged a meeting. We were definitely not disappointed. The tannery is located in the beautiful Espelette region, a picturesque area nestled in the lush green hills of the Mondarrain mountain. Inside and out, Rémy Carriat is probably the cleanest and most beautiful tannery we have ever seen. The tannery holds a special place in our hearts as it is the first tannery we have ever worked with.
Sustainability
Sustainable production that respects the local landscape and the environment as a whole is an integral part of the tannery. To achieve this, the tannery has a complete pre-biological and chemical treatment plant, which drastically reduces waste. In close cooperation with Espelette Village, Rémy Carriat discharges its wastewater into the municipal biological treatment plant and is constantly developing new and cleaner production processes that comply with the strict European REACH regulation.
Which leather we use
We use their famous Pebble and Nubuck leathers for several of our belts. Both leathers are created of waste products of the meat industry, mineral-tanned, and exceptionally strong. Currently, xx of our products are crafted of their leathers.
The pebble leather is a full-grain that is semi-aniline, drummed and glossy mat offering a beautifully natural look and incredibly rich touch. The Nubuck leather with a lightly buffed velvety grain is 3M treated, making it both water and oil resistant and nearly impervious to stains.
Nubuck Leather
Pebble Leather
"Every fat wrinkle, shade and crease of the leather is an unforgettable guarantee of authenticity and proof of a natural material which has grown and developed over time."
Jacques, Owner
The work that goes into this leather
Leather is one of the oldest materials ever used by humans with historical records dating back many thousands of years. Even nowadays with modern technology, creating premium leathers is a complex and lengthy process. All of our raw hides are side-products of the meat and hunting industry. They are all tanned in Europe by some of the most prestigious tanneries in the world in compliance with the strict REACH Regulation to ensure a clean and sustainable production. The proud results are gorgeous leathers which will withstand the test of time and only become more beautiful with use.
6-8
It takes 6-8 weeks until the leather is ready
20-25
It takes 20-25 steps to create the leather
4
There are 16-18 artisans involved
France
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