Founded in 1903 in the South of Tarn and set in the beautiful surroundings of the "Montagne Noire" (the black mountains), the tannery Alran S.A.S. has developed a vast expertise in the tanning of goat skins. They are well renown in the luxury community and have many articles used by the top luxury handbags, small leather goods and watch straps houses.

One of Alran's top articles and is produced in an a labor intensive 23-step process which takes 4 weeks to produce. One of the most critical processes involves the hand boarding each hide to increase the grain depth and structure providing a distinctive look only found in this article.

The leather is Veg-Tanned, it is their top grade, the unique hand boarded grain is stunning, it has softer supple feel and beautiful consistent color across the entire hide. Sully is a great article when you want a consistent color and high yield. When you see and feel the leather you will see why it is a staple amongst the top luxury brands

LONG-LASTING AND UNIQUE

Vegetable-Tanned Leather Is Very Different From Chrome-Tanned Leather Which Is Broadly Used In The Commercial Market. Requiring More Time And Labor, Vegetable Tanning Allows The Leather To Keep Its Natural Texture And Character. This Includes Wrinkles, Uneven Color, And Small Indentations — All Of Which Bring Features Unique To Each Item.

Over Time And With Use, Vegetable-Tanned Leather Changes Its Texture And Color — Called "Patina" — With Scratches, Exposure To Sunlight, And Contact With Moisture From The Wearer's Skin. These Features Allow Each One Of Our Items To Develop Its Own Unique Character To Complement Its Owner.

The Vegetable-Tanned Leather Is Made With Natural Dyes And Without Harsh Chemicals. We Source Our Leather From Tanneries In The USA, Italy And France That Are World-Renowned For Producing The Highest Quality Leather In The Market. Their Natural Processes Are Based On Centuries Of Tradition, So It Is Not Only In Agreement With Our Aesthetic, But Our Commitment To Environmental Responsibility.

· We Always Clarify The Materials Used In The Detailed Description Of Our Items And Are Happy To Provide Further Information Upon Inquiry.

· Vegetable Tanning Allows The Leather To Keeps Its Natural Surface Including Wrinkles, Uneven Color, And Small Indentations. These Are Not Defects But Are The Unique Features Of Its Inherent State That We Select For Our Aesthetic.

· Vegetable Tanned Leather Can Be Affected By Moisture And Dyes May Cause Stains On Light Color Garments.

· Due To The Character Of Vegetable-Tanned Leather, Your Item Will Alter In Appearance Over Time. Such As Patina, Subtle Shine Though The Surface, And Softening.