Foschia

Origins

Foschia, meaning "fog" in Italian, is characterized by its white wax-covered appearance, reminiscent of morning mist. As it is used, the wax permeates the leather, revealing a translucent finish.

Tanning and Manufacturing

Made from bovine shoulder leather sourced from Northern Europe. After vegetable tanning, the surface is lightly buffed (polished) and then coated with white wax.
Natural marks may also be visible.
LWG (Leather Working Group) Environmental Certification Gold Rank.

Maintenance

As the wax gradually permeates, an elegant and natural sheen develops. Oil care is not required unless scratches or dryness are a concern. For more details, please refer to here.

Light colors have a delicate surface and are prone to visible stains and scratches, requiring careful handling.

Colors

※ Due to monitor settings, and differences in dye absorption depending on the condition and part of the raw hide, and the season, there may be slight variations between the displayed color and the actual color.

About Scuff Marks

Where the white wax is rubbed, the natural color of the leather appears, making it look darker and temporarily like fine scratches. As the wax permeates during regular use, the initial marks will gradually fade, and the leather will be covered with a translucent sheen.

During production and packpatina, minor scuffs and pressure marks may occur, resulting in individual variations in how the wax remains initially. Rest assured, the leather itself is not damaged, and these variations will become uniform as patina progresses.

About Wrinkles

Due to the wax, Foschia leather tends to wrinkle easily on the surface when bent sharply. As it is used, these wrinkles will be covered with a sheen, and the texture will gradually settle.

The video below shows an example where the entire leather was intentionally wrinkled and then used for about a month in a back pocket of trousers. The luster increases, and the wrinkle patterns develop a subdued character.