gold rated - premium full grain leather
Our Leather
Learn how each color is crafted:
Chestnut
Our Classic Chestnut-colored leather stands as the pinnacle of quality within the Elevate lineup. Crafted from full-grain, eco-leather, it undergoes a tanning process devoid of harsh or harmful chemicals, instead utilizing natural tannins sourced from bark and other organic plant materials. Unaltered and uncorrected, this leather retains its peak integrity, while a wax and oil finish enhances its surface, free from any PU coating, preserving its natural beauty. It will gradually darken over time and with use, improving its color and developing a subtle patina. Notably resistant to scratching and scuffing, this leather promises enduring beauty, growing softer with each touch and ensuring timeless allure for years to come.
Camel
Our waxy vintage camel-colored leather is an eco-leather that has been tanned without the use of harsh or harmful chemicals. It boasts an open and vintage appearance with no synthetic top finish. It is full-grain leather that has not been sanded or corrected, leaving the hide at its full integrity. Due to this premium quality, you will notice scars, blemishes, and natural markings on the leather. However, these imperfections are part of the beauty and uniqueness of full-grain, waxy-vintage leather. With proper conditioning and care, it will develop a darker and richer patina over time, with use and wear.
Classic Black
Our Classic Black leather epitomizes timeless sophistication and enduring style. Crafted from full-grain leather, it retains its integrity, having undergone no sanding or buffing processes. Enhanced with a classic oil and wax finish, it boasts resistance to water and scratching, ensuring longevity and durability. With a refined elegance that only improves with time and use, this leather requires no conditioning or waterproofing. It’s the epitome of “set it and forget it” - a dependable choice to effortlessly elevate any ensemble.
Leather Working Group Gold Rated
leather as real as you
Our premium full-grain leathers undergo a chemical-free tanning process, free of substances like chromium, ensuring a synthetic-free finish. Opting for naturally tanned leathers not only provides safety for humanity and the environment; it's also instilling every Elevate bag with unparalleled quality and durability, making it the most sustainable option on the market. Because of our standards, we are always on a mission to identify the best leather tanneries around, leading us into a partnership with Shee Shen Tannery from Kolkata, India. Shee Shen Tannery is an LWG Gold-rated tannery.
WHAT DOES A LWG GOLD-RATING MEAN?
A Gold rating by the Leather Working Group (LWG) signifies that a tannery has achieved the highest level of compliance with the LWG's environmental standards. The Leather Working Group is an international organization that promotes sustainable and responsible practices in the leather industry. Their standards cover various aspects of the leather production process, including:
Environmental Management
How the tannery manages its environmental responsibilities, including waste, water, & chemicals.
Energy Consumption
Efficiency and reduction of energy use within the tannery.
Water Usage
The efficient use & treatment of water, reducing water consumption & proper treatment of wastewater.
Emissions and Discharges
Control and reduce air emissions and effluents released into the environment.
Traceability and Sourcing
Ensuring traceability of raw materials & sourcing from responsible suppliers.
Social Responsibility
Adherence to social standards and ethical labor practices.
Achieving a Gold rating means the tannery has demonstrated excellence across these criteria, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and ethics.
leather as real as you.
All About Unique Markings
Our high-quality, full-grain leather has not been buffed out or corrected in the tanning process. You will see tick marks because the hide was left at its highest integrity. This is also normal. It’s all part of the animals' story. We think it adds character to each Elevate bag.
You might also notice stretch marks on the leather. These are natural and occur because the hide was left in its most authentic state. These marks add unique character to every Elevate bag.
Our camel leather can arrive with light scratches. Due to the open finish and no PU finish, this is perfectly normal and part of each bag's beauty and character. These can be buffed out using a leather conditioner. We recommend Chamberlains Leathermilk products.