Tanning: the key to high-quality leather for doctor’s bags

As a leading manufacturer of sustainable doctor’s bags, we at dokterstassen.nl attach great importance to the quality and origin of our leather. The careful tanning process and the European origin of our leather are crucial for the sustainability and appearance of our products.

What is tanning?

Tanning is the process by which raw hides and skins are converted into durable, usable leather. This happens by treating the skin with chemicals, vegetable substances or minerals. This makes the skin stronger, more supple and more resistant to decay.

Why is the tanning process important for a leather doctor’s bag?

A properly executed tanning process is essential for the quality and durability of leather. Leather that has been tanned in the right way is strong, flexible and can withstand wear well. This makes it extremely suitable for the production of high-quality doctor’s bags that must withstand a lot of use.

Steps in the tanning process

The tanning process consists of various crucial steps:

1. Dehairing and cleaning: The raw hides are first stripped of hair, fat and other impurities.
2. Liming: The hides are treated with an alkaline solution to remove proteins and fats.
3. Tanning: In this important step, the hides are chemically or vegetably treated to convert them into durable leather.
4. Wet tanning: The leather is further processed and dried.
5. Drying process: The leather is dried in the right way to obtain the desired properties.
6. Finishing: Finally, the leather is coloured, oiled and possibly further finished.

Matt versus shiny leather

The difference between matt and shiny leather lies in the finishing after the tanning process. Matt leather has a more natural, unprocessed appearance, while shiny leather has a smooth, reflective finish. The choice for matt or shiny leather is often a matter of personal preference and suits the desired style of the doctor’s bag.

Origin of our leather: Italy and Belgium

Most of the leather for our doctor’s bags comes from Italy and Belgium, two countries known for their leading leather industry:

• Italy: Italian leather is praised for its excellent quality and craftsmanship. Italian leather production complies with strict environmental and labour regulations.
• Belgium: Belgium has a rich tradition in leather processing and production. Belgian tanneries are known for their innovative, sustainable techniques.

In both countries, leather is produced without the use of child labour. The origin of our leather guarantees not only quality, but also ethically responsible production.

Sustainable and high-quality leather for doctor’s bags

Through the careful tanning process and the leading European origin of our leather, we at dokterstassen.nl can offer our customers high-quality and sustainable material for our products. This contributes to the quality and lifespan of our leather doctor’s bags.