Olivenleder® – Sustainable Leather Tanned with Olive Leaves

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Olivenleder® Eine außergewöhnliche Haptik, Haltbarkeit und charakteristische Patina sind Eigenschaften, die jedes hochwertige Leder mit sich bringt. Olivenleder® hebt das Niveau.

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Olivenleder® – tanned with nature’s own agent.

Exceptional texture, durability, and a distinctive patina are qualities that define any high-quality leather. Olivenleder® takes it to the next level. This cowhide leather, tanned with olive leaves, is both innovative and contemporary. Researchers have succeeded in repurposing surplus olive leaves from the olive harvest for leather production – a breakthrough that earned the tanning agent a Cradle to Cradle Gold certification.

Olivenleder is contemporary and innovative ...

Award-winning. The olive leaf tanning process has received multiple awards – including the Cradle to Cradle Gold certificate.

Distinctive patina. Your bag ages with you and changes individually – depending on use.

100% bio-based. The tanning agent made from olive leaves contains only natural ingredients.

Resource-saving. Olive leaves are a byproduct of the agricultural olive harvest.

Exceptionally tactile. The surface is smooth. Rich and supple describe the feel of Olivenleder®.

Free from harmful substances. No heavy metals or synthetic additives – natural and skin-friendly.

Coloring – aniline. The leather retains its open-pored, natural surface texture.

Purely plant-based tanning. Olivenleder® is tanned exclusively with an extract from olive leaves.

Products made of Olivenleder®

Supple to the touch. Natural surface texture. Built to last.

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Good for people and nature.

Tanning agent from nature. Olive leaves are a valuable but rarely used resource. Around 1 million tons of olive leaves are produced annually in Europe. As a byproduct of the olive harvest, many farmers used to burn the leaves in the fields, releasing CO₂ emissions.

Award-winning. The tanning agent of Olivenleder® is certified 100% bio-based by USDA BioPreferred® and rated "EXCELLENT" by Dermatest®.

Leather Innovation Center in Reutlingen. Researchers have succeeded in extracting the natural tannins from olive leaves and making them usable for leather production. This results in a high-quality leather that is safe for health and the environment, as well as biodegradable.

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Custom-made creations tailored to your wishes

Whether special color requests, a customized cut, an individual strap length, or additional compartments – we craft unique pieces exactly according to your ideas. Contact us, we’re happy to advise you!
Send us an email at contact@ackermann-leder.de or call us at 04131 38558.

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