Regarding "Business" leather
Italian Vacchetta Leather
The "Vacchetta method" has been passed down in the Tuscany region of Italy since the early 9th century. This leather is tanned with tannins from natural trees and thoroughly infused with oil. A key feature of Vacchetta leather is its predominant use of beef tallow in the oiling process, which gives it a unique suppleness. Beef tallow does not readily permeate the leather, and it takes time to soak deep into the fibers. However, once it permeates, it is difficult for it to escape, allowing you to enjoy moisturized and glossy leather almost permanently.
With a smooth, almost adhesive feel, its color and luster deepen beautifully, making it stand out among numerous Italian leathers.
Deepening Color and Luster - Aging
The vibrant and transparent coloring is achieved solely with dyes. Scratches and stains remain as they are, as they are not hidden by embossing or pigments. However, the ability to enjoy the natural texture of the raw hide is proof of its highest quality natural leather. We kindly ask you to accept scratches and stains as unique characteristics.
Leather finished with dyes deepens in color with use, allowing you to enjoy its aging. No other leather surpasses Vacchetta leather in terms of aging. Its color and luster deepen beautifully and quickly.
As it is leather that grows with you, it is also ideal as a gift for new beginnings such as enrollment, promotion, or employment.
Examples of "Business" Aging
The leather used for "Business" is an oil nubuck with a napped grain (outer surface). It features a soft, velvety, and smooth texture, and because it contains a lot of oil, it ages very quickly. With use, the nap settles, the luster increases, and the color deepens.
Nero (Black): A matte, ink-like black. It gradually gains luster and deepens in black.
Giungla (Jungle): Deep dark olive transforms into an even deeper shade.
Bruciato (Burnt Brown): Dark brown intensifies with use.
Cammello (Camel): Transforms into a beautiful amber color.
No Oil Care Required
Generally, new leather surfaces have a shine. However, the oil on the surface evaporates with age, causing it to lose its luster and become dry. This is why regular oil care is essential.
This leather has a matte finish without shine. This is because ample oil penetrates deep into the fibers, preventing the leather from drying out, even without applying oil to the surface. As it is used, the oil contained within seeps out through the pores, coating the surface and giving it a shine. Therefore, no oil care is required.
Please be aware that adding commercially available leather oil may over-oil the leather, potentially making it too soft.
The best maintenance is to use the leather frequently and provide it with moderate stimulation without any special treatment.
Since it is not coated, the surface is soft and prone to scratches, but minor scratches will naturally recover if rubbed with a finger. Deeper scratches will also blend in with aging, transforming into part of the leather's character.
About the White Powder
Since this leather is very rich in oil, oil components may seep out from the pores and form a white powder, depending on temperature, humidity, and ventilation conditions.
This is the same phenomenon as the bloom on bridle leather and is not a product defect.
It is particularly noticeable during winter when temperatures are low and may sometimes appear like mold, but it can be easily wiped off with a soft cloth. (Areas that are difficult to remove thoroughly, such as stitching, will disappear when warmed.)
These symptoms are one of the beneficial characteristics of oil-rich leather. We appreciate your understanding.
