Olive tanning, a sustainable, water-based tanning agent made from fallen olive leaves. This method is industry-leading in sustainability, earning the Cradle to Cradle Gold award. Our Olive tanned leather is the first globally to receive the red list free Declare label and qualify for LEED points on sustainable projects worldwide.
Sustainable,
Start to Finish.
Biodegradable
Sustainably Collected Olive Leaves
100% Natural
Hides & Tanning Agent
LEED Compliant
Red List Free
Olive Tanned
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Olive Tanned Leather uses 100 percent natural wet-green® technology in the tanning process to achieve mineral-free tanning. wet-green® tanning extract is made from fallen olive leaves, much like making tea.These olive leaves are a byproduct of olive production.
Traditionally, these leaves are burned but now are collected in the Mediterranean region which creates a sustainable wage for many adults. The wet-green Olive tanning agent has received a cradle to cradle gold certification and a Material Health Platinum rating.