Sustainable Leather Goods Treasured for a Lifetime
Leather is considered sustainable when it is produced in an environmentally responsible way that takes into account the impact on people, animals, and the planet.
Leather is a by-product of the meat and milk industries. The leather industry takes skins produced in these industries and turns them in to leather. Which then gets made in to useful, durable items that can last a very long time. If it weren’t for the leather industry, those skins would go to landfill, creating a larger environmental issue. For this very reason, leather is considered a sustainable natural material.
Sustainable leather can also be created through the use of vegetable tanning, a process that uses natural tannins from plant sources instead of harmful chemicals. Premium vegetable-tanned leather goods have the ability to last for generations. This is an aspect that is often overlooked when thinking of sustainability. Imagine a well-cared for journal cover that can last your entire lifetime!
Overall, sustainable leather is about creating products that are durable, long-lasting, and have a minimal impact on the environment. By choosing sustainable leather, we can support a more ethical and responsible fashion industry that values the health of our planet and all those who inhabit it.
Our Stagworx leather goods are made exclusively from vegetable-tanned leather. We rest easy knowing we’re working with a natural material that has been through a sustainable process to be created.
You can read more about vegetable-tanned leather here.
Or read up on how to make your leather items last a lifetime with good leather care practices.
Sarah
Leather Artisan
I'm Sarah, founder and owner of Stagworx leather. Nestled away on a small farm near Whanganui, New Zealand, I have a long lasting love of natural, quality goods. I design and make my leather pieces with practicality in mind. They're made to last, withstand the elements, and maintain a personal touch. Check out my store, or get in touch today if you have a special leather piece you would like made.
With a passion for natural materials, we create high quality leather goods to last a lifetime.
Each Stagworx piece is made from 100% full-grain leather that goes through an all natural vegetable-tanning process using tree bark and other organic materials.
The result? High quality leather that is biodegradable, and doesn't harm the environment during it's creation. No chemicals. No acids. No Chromium.
Every leather piece that requires stitching, is hand saddle stitched with linen thread. We choose this method over machine stitching, as we know saddle stitches last longer and are more reliable. At Stagworx Leather we value quality over speed.
Once crafted, all our leather goods are finished using natural oils and beeswax. As a result, our goods each have a unique look, that will age beautifully.
Why choose Stagworx Leather goods?
From nature. Returned to nature. With a lifetime of use in between.
Our Five Year Stitching Guarantee:
We back the quality of our materials and work.
Every piece that leaves our workshop is covered by our five year stitching warranty. Our guarantee covers any faults in the stitching of our products, when used under normal conditions.
The guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear, or wearing out over time.
If there is a failure in the stitching in the first 5 years, simply return to us for re-stitching free of charge.
All our goods can be repaired for a small fee at any time in their life. Full-grain leather can last a lifetime if conditioned regularly and cared for. We do not expect any issues with the leather. And stitching can always be re-done if ever needed.
They really are designed to last a lifetime!
"Dealing with Stagworx from a customer view point was fantastic! They were helpful, responded fast to emails and got the job done precisely the way I envisioned it. The cover arrived fast, fitted my NZCAA logbook perfectly and the quality of the leather, and craftsmanship is exceptional. I love the smell of the leather and the design I asked for came out awesome! "
"Sarah's communication and attention to detail ensured the cover fitted my logbook perfectly. Excellent quality and prompt service. Thanks Sarah!"
We highly recommend this small business! The service, communication and attention to detail were outstanding. From start to finish, Sarah kept us well informed as to where our product was at. The leather used for our order was of high-quality and her workmanship is top-notch. If you're looking for a beautiful product that's made to last, don't go past Stagworx Leather!
Highly recommend Sarah and Stagworx! Excellent communication throughout the whole process and happily worked with me on custom measurements and engraving. Love my new cover and wallet! Thank you!