Lamb Leather

What is lambskin leather?

Leather is a material derived from the skin of an animal, in this case lamb. It's a noble and renowned leather. It is endowed with great finesse. Supple and soft, it is generally used to make garments and gloves. It is soft to the touch and highly appreciated for its lightness. It can come from a variety of lamb breeds, but the best is "Entrefino", from an eponymous breed of lamb that lives mainly on the Iberian Peninsula. Different lamb leathers exist, depending on their appearance (velvet, crisp, patent or stretch) and grain. It's a leather that absorbs water and has insulating properties.

Where does lambskin leather come from?

Although lamb leather can be produced in many countries, the lambs that will give the best leather come from central France but also from certain regions of Spain.

Material transformation processes (from animal to garment)

Unlike the tanning practiced on large hides ( calves, cows, bulls etc), lamb leather is produced using the megisserie process. These 2 terms refer to 2 different products, yet the processes are identical. Tanners and fitters work to transform a putrescible product into a finished product, capable of dressing you.

If you're interested in the tanning and fleshing process, we invite you to read the article on leather.

Is lambskin leather compatible with ethical and responsible fashion?

We invite you to read the section "Is leather compatible with ethical and responsible fashion?" in this article, which summarizes our answer to the question.

How to care for lambskin leather

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Lamb leather has a very fine grain, and is very fragile. It therefore requires special care to prevent damage and keep it intact for as long as possible.
As soon as you buy it, you'll need to waterproof it with a special product, to prevent it from being stained by rain.
Regular cleaning is recommended to prevent everyday dirt from becoming embedded.
You should use a soap specially designed for lambskin and nothing else, as lambskin is very fragile and can easily be stained by unsuitable products. Apply these products by scrubbing with a bristle brush. This will distribute the soap evenly over all the surfaces to be cleaned. Excess soap should be blotted up with a chamois cloth.
This cleansing should be completed with a cream or milk to moisturize the skin.


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