Most of the Leather BE collection is made of cowhide leather. The bags are lined with pig leather. Several bags are made in vegetable-tanned leather. This is a more sustainable alternative to chrome-tanned leather, as no harmful chemicals are used in this process. Unfortunately, it is not clear what part of the collection consists of vegetal-tanned leather
Leather BE did assure COSH that all the leather they use comes from Europe, is tanned in Italy and is certified.
In addition, the brand also uses a vegan synthetic leather made from apples. While this may be an animal-friendly leather, it is not necessarily sustainable. To ensure the quality of the material, apple waste is mixed with polyurethane, polyester and cotton. Polyester and polyurethane are synthetic materials made from petroleum. Leather BE guarantees that the material is PVC-free and contains no harmful chemicals.