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FoStyle - Story behind our brand

FoStyle - Story Behind Our Brand
by DTE Trading July 28, 2019

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Benefits and Qualities of Vegetable Tanning

Vegetable-tanned leather is made using a special process that harnesses the power of natural tannins. These are found in organic materials to add a unique look and feel to the animal hide. We believe that the qualities of vegetable tanned leather really add to its function and charm:

A longer life - With proper care, you can certainly expect a lifetime use of your veg tanned bag. It also not uncommon for people to pass veg tanned bags from generation to generation.

A rich patina - Much more important with time and handling is the evolution of the patina of the leather. Any vegetable tanned article that is in everyday use ages in a way that enhances its character and its beauty. That is why we love these articles so much.

Eco friendly and healthy - Due to their natural origins and characteristics, articles made of vegetable tanned leathers do not offer risk to the environment when disposed after a long useful life. In the same way, during use, vegetable tanned leathers do not offer any risk to the health of the users. the are totally safe to wear and to handle.

Here are a few tips to keep your artisanal leather looking its best:

Apply mink oil (organic olive oil or organic coconut oil) to your brand new bag before using it. (Watch this video on how to condition your new bag)

Don’t get it wet, particularly in the first two to three months

Avoid carrying your new bag, before the patina developed, while wearing denim clothes to prevent indigo bleeding

Keep your leather away from heat sources and never blow-dry it

Don’t use brushes with synthetic bristles to clean it — only natural bristles should be used

Use oil or conditioner made specifically for veg tan leather weekly if the item is used frequently

With proper care, you can expect to get years of use from your vegetable-tanned leather goods.

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