The Art of Tanning

Tanning is the chemical process of converting raw animal hides into

durable, pliable leather. This ancient craft has been practiced for
millennia, and the resulting leather has been used for a wide range of
purposes, from clothing and footwear to furniture and books.

by Sokleng Yort
Agent Tanning
Vegetable Tanning
This traditional method uses
natural tanning agents like
tree bark, leaves, and fruits to
preserve the hide.
Chrome Tanning Alum Tanning
The most common modern A gentle tanning method that
tanning process, it uses uses aluminum salts,
chromium salts to create a producing a durable yet
soft, supple leather. flexible leather.
Tanning in Industry
Finishing
Hide Preparation The tanned leather is dried, dyed, and treated
The hides are cleaned, degreased, and to achieve the desired texture and
prepared for the tanning process. appearance.

1 2 3

Tanning
The hides are submerged in a tanning
solution, which chemically transforms the
raw material into leather.
Vegetable Tanning

1 Natural 2 Slow Process 3 Unique Texture

Ingredients
Vegetable tanning uses
natural tannins found in
plant materials like oak
bark, sumac, and
mimosa.
Vegetable tanning is a The resulting leather
lengthy process, taking has a distinctive
several weeks to texture and patina that
months to complete. develops over time.
Benefits of Tanning

Durability Versatility Sustainability

Tanned leather is highly durable Leather can be used for a wide Vegetable tanning is an eco-
and resistant to wear and tear. range of products, from friendly process that minimizes
clothing to furniture. environmental impact.