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What is Leather - and Where Does It Come From?

Written by Matthew Roberts | Jun 12, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Leather has been a prized material for centuries, valued for its durability, flexibility, and look. From ancient 
civilizations to modern fashion, leather has played a crucial role in crafting a huge range of high-quality 
footwear, and the process of transforming raw animal hides into a strong high-performing product is one that 
involves many complex processes and cutting-edge technology. 


But have you ever wondered about the journey of leather, from animal to boot? 


In this whitepaper, we’ll look at the different types of leather used in footwear, the tanning process that turns 
hides into leather, and the other techniques used to transform this amazing material into products used all 
over the world. 


We’ll also tell you about what type of leather goes into V12’s boots, and how it plays a vital role in the
protection and comfort of our safety footwear. Just download the whitepaper to read all about leather!