ABOUT OUR MATERIAL SOURCING SERVICE

Finding the right material is an essential step in the product development process.
The appearance and functionality of your product(s) will substantially depend on your choice of leather/vegan leather and/or fabric and fittings.
Materials also define the product’s construction and finishing and, therefore, its manufacturing price.
Material sourcing involves a good deal of work and technical knowledge.
Over the years, The London Leather Workshop has built relationships with several leather and fabric suppliers, tanneries, mills and suppliers and manufacturers of fittings and trimmings.
We are always happy to help you choose the most suitable materials for your project.

SUSTAINABILITY:

As part of our company values, we favour and promote sustainable materials.
If material sustainability is one of your project requirements, do not hesitate to let us know and we will advise you accordingly.

WHAT MATERIALS CAN YOU SOURCE FOR ME?

LEATHER

Finding the correct type of leather requires professional expertise.
We can advise on the best type, grade, tanning and finishing for your project according to your budget and then source it for you.
We only work with leather coming from approved tanneries that comply with all European standards and we can provide high-quality materials with very low or no minimum order.

VEGAN LEATHER

Nowadays, modern leather alternatives are more and more durable and sustainable than in the past, making vegan leather a perfect choice for your project.
If you are looking for a vegan material, we can source a variety of sustainable leather alternatives, either plant-based or synthetic. We have experience working with cactus leather, apple leather, corn leather, cork, and a range of sustainable or biobased PU.
Most of the manufacturers we work with can provide certifications such as ISO 14001, OEKO-TEX, USDA, and GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD

FITTINGS/TRIMMINGS

Sourcing fittings can be an extremely challenging task when it comes to materials.
Over the years, we have established collaborations with trusted suppliers and manufacturers of fittings with a wide variety of quality and price ranges that can meet your requirements for both small and big orders.
We can also supply diverse types of trimmings such as webbing, zips, cords, etc.

FABRIC

We supply from a portfolio of reliable suppliers and mills that offer fabrics of different quality and price ranges with very low or no minimums.
Our selection of fabrics includes a wide variety of fabrics commonly used in bags and fashion accessories.
We can supply several types of medium and heavy-weight fabrics to be used as lining or main material for your project and we offer a selection of sustainable materials such as recycled polyester and organic cotton.

WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?

We offer our material sourcing service exclusively to customers who are using one of our product development, prototyping or manufacturing services.

CAN YOU SOURCE BESPOKE/CUSTOMISED MATERIALS FOR ME?

Our sourcing service does not include bespoke or customised fittings, trimmings and remaining materials.
If your project requires made-to-order materials, you will need to source them interdependently and provide us with them.

CAN I SOURCE AND PROVIDE MY OWN MATERIALS?

If you would like to source your own materials, you are absolutely free to do so.
However, please note that in this case we will need to see them in person to be able to confirm their suitability for your specific project.  Please contact us to arrange this, thank you.

CAN YOU ADVISE ME ON WHERE TO SOURCE MY MATERIALS?

If you decide to source your materials independently and you need help, during the development of your project we will put you in touch with a number of suitable suppliers that you can contact directly.
Interested in this service and would like to know more?
Contact us and provide information about your project and requirements at info@thelondonleatherworkshop.com