Our Materials
At HRTG, we pride ourselves on using the highest quality materials to ensure every product we create is durable, elegant, and timeless.
Our leather is meticulously selected from the finest tanneries, mostly from Italy or France, known for their sustainable and ethical practices. In addition, we collaborate with local manufacturers and suppliers to rescue discarded leather that of good quality, reducing waste.
Our commitment to excellence extends to our threads as well. We use premium, high-tensile linen threads that are specifically created for handcrafted leather products. Our threads provide unmatched durability and a flawless finish, ensuring that every hand-stitch contributes to the longevity and aesthetic appeal of our products.
Together, our exceptional leathers and resilient threads form the backbone of our craftsmanship, allowing us to deliver pieces that our customers can cherish for years to come.
Crocodile Leather
We use Niloticus or Prosus Crocodiles as their scale patterns and size are the most suitable for making our small leather goods These Crocodile Leather comes in different finishing - Matt, Semi-Gloss and High Gloss.
The two main tanneries that we obtain our crocodile skins comes from Heng Long & Hermes Cuirs Preciux (HCP), which are highly regarded in the industry.
In addition, we collaborated with bag and shoe manufacturers that use the same high quality leather that can be re-used to make into our small leather goods.
Babele Leather
Babele is a vegetable-tanned leather from Tempesti Tannery, based in Italy, who is a member of the Consorzio Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata Al Vegetable, a consortium for Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather.
Babele leather has a linen-like (or denim-like) finish, making it perfect as a casual watch strap.
Note: Babele leather is made using the vegetable-tanning process which is renowned for its natural and organic characteristics. Over time, this leather will develop a patina as it interacts with the environment and your daily use.
Vachetta Leather
"Vachetta" comes from the French word for cattle. This type of vegetable-tanned leather is produced in Tuscany, Italy, and is well known for its soft, buttery-to-the-touch smooth finish.
Note: Vachetta leather is made using the vegetable-tanning process which is renowned for its natural and organic characteristics. Over time, this leather will develop a patina as it interacts with the environment and your daily use.
Alran Chevre Sully (Goat)
Founded in 1903 in the South of Tarn and set in the beautiful surroundings of the "Montagne Noire" (the black mountains), the tannery Alran S.A.S. has developed a vast expertise in the tanning of goat skins.
Chevre "Sully" is one of Alran's top articles and is produced in a special 23-step process which takes 4 weeks to produce. One of the most critical processes involves hand boarding each hide to increase the depth and structure of the grain, providing a unique and distinctive look.
Waxed Linen Thread
At the heart of our leather products lies the strength and elegance of premium linen threads. Known for their exceptional durability and natural resistance to wear, linen threads are the ideal complement to our high-quality leather.
These linen threads are specially made for handcrafted leather products and are typically used by high end leather houses and luxury brands.