KNOW YOUR LEATHER

Not all bags are created equal and the same can be said of leathers. I have been working with leathers for over 25 years and I am still learning. After visiting my first tannery in Kolkata aged 23 I have since travelled through Spain, New York, Italy, China and India sourcing leathers and designing handbags and accessories for worldwide handbag brands - honing my skills before launching KeriKit 6 years ago.

Here is an overview of the leathers I have specifically developed for KeriKit to help you understand which leathers we use, why and how they differ from each other in terms of tanning and processing and the care requirements for each to help you find the perfect leather bag for you.

Napa Leather

A soft smooth unfinished full grain premium leather which feels soft and warm to the touch. Often used for high end products just like ours. It isn’t sanded or buffed to remove any imperfections and
the top grain of the leather is used so you may find slight characteristics which is the joy of real leather after all!

It is lightweight 0.9-1.2mm and has a medium resistance to water, wear, and weather. It doesn't need to be protected before use and will enjoy conditioning from time to time.

Pebble Leather

Our Pebble leather is one of our thicker leathers 1.8-2mm. It
has a soft and supple feel with a printed pebble grain surface to create a more uniformed leather than our unfinished leathers and has a light pigment finished.

Pebble and PDM look similar but there are some subtle differences.  The thickness of pebble is almost double that of PDM . As the leather is thicker the chemical consumption to produce this high-quality hide is also higher and the processing
time is doubled too. The best selections of hides are chosen and often pebble is created using Ox hide (as cow hide is thinner and used to create PDM) All of this contributes to the final result which is a premium grade leather of the finest quality created specifically for KeriKit.

Pebble has a moderate resistance to water, wear, and weather. It doesn't require much...

Casablanca

This stunning veg tan has been infused with vegetable tanning oils during the tanning process. This is a naked leather which has been
embossed with a croc design and the results are utterly stunning. No pigmentation is used on this leather or any artificial finish.

Hardwearing and beautiful, this leather will age gracefully and last a lifetime. Some leather honey or conditioner periodically will bring back the depth of colour which will fade as the years pass. Expect it to patina too which I love as this shows you the leather is naked and takes on new characteristics as it is loved and used.

This is light-medium weight leather 1.1-1.2mm and has medium resistance to water, wear, and weather.

 

DDDM

Drum Dyed Dry Milled is as soft as butter with a naked finish and feels amazing to touch. The beauty of this hide is that you will see the leather in it's most natural form so expect variance in leather grain, small scratches, freckles and mosquito bites as these all play a role in how the leather looks and feels. We do not reject this leather for these natural characteristics. No
pigmentation is used on this leather or any artificial finish. I LOVE it.

This is a good option for anyone environmentally conscious as less chemicals are used, including less chrome and water during the tanning process.

DDDM enjoys periodic care and will enjoy a good condition. It's a lightweight leather 1.1-1.3mm and has a
light resistance to water unless protected first.

 

 

Remo Olive

This is a premium full grain leather with a light pigmentation. It has been milled to give it a soft finish hence the name Printed Dry Milled (PDM) but it is wipe clean, hardwearing and used on most handbags. It has a uniformed finish thanks the small pebble printed design on the surface.

This is medium weight leather 1.4 - 1.5mm and has good resistance to water and adverse weather.

No conditioner is needed and it can be wiped clean with a cloth or wet wipe.

Metallic Silver

This is a premium, full grain leather with a light pigmentation. It has been milled to give it a soft finish hence the name Printed Dry Milled (PDM) but it is wipe clean, hardwearing and used on most handbags. It has a uniformed finish thanks the small pebble printed design on the surface.

This is medium weight leather 1.4 - 1.5mm and has good resistance to water and adverse weather.

No conditioner is needed and it can be wiped clean with a cloth or wet wipe.

Milled PDM

Print Dry Milled leather is a very popular leather finish used globally. Offering a soft and supple printed pebble grained surface that is perfect for premium hardworking leather handbags and leather accessories such as ours. This is a full grain leather with a fully pigmented finish and printed leather plate offering a uniform finish with few blemishes.

This lovely leather which works well in all colours and offers some surface protection thanks to the pigmentation. This is a hardwearing yet supple lightweight leather 1.0-1.2mm. It has a good resistance to water, wear, and weather. It does not need much maintenance.

Embossed Croc

This Full Grain leather has a Croc embossed leather finish and a slight sheen to the surface. It will enjoy periodic care and will love our leather conditioner and cleaner. It is a lightweight leather 1.1-1.3mm and has a medium resistance to water.

Clean + Protect

As leather is comprised of natural fibers, while leathers with pigmentation or printed surfaces do not require as much maintenance as naked leathers, most leathers will benefit from conditioning from time to time, especially DDDM and Casablanca. If your leather starts to lighten or feels dry then a good conditioner will return it to it’s former glory in no time. Some Leathers will appreciate a good clean and condition from new as often leathers can dry during production, shipping and waiting to make their way to you. When conditioned, your leather will be more supple, resistant to scratches, and it will look and feel amazing.