Iranian raw hides are considered among the most valuable raw materials in the global leather industry, and due to their unique quality, natural grain, and high durability, they have always attracted the attention of international manufacturers and designers. In the process of sourcing these hides, we apply meticulous care to ensure the supply of products that meet a wide range of needs in the leather industry—from premium handmade shoes to fashion garments, luxury accessories, and furniture upholstery.

Raw hide is the starting point of the leather production process, and its quality has a direct impact on the final result. In Iran, due to diverse climatic conditions, different livestock breeds with varying characteristics are raised. This biodiversity provides access to hides with different textures, thicknesses, and levels of flexibility. The selection of hides is carried out based on their intended final use, with factors such as grain consistency, fiber fineness, density, tensile strength, and colorfastness being carefully evaluated to ensure the raw material is fully suited to the requirements of the finished product.

In our leather production, we primarily use Iranian cowhide, calfskin, goatskin, and sheepskin—each with its own unique qualities:

• Iranian Cowhide and Calfskin: Known for their strength, density, and durability; ideal for producing formal shoes, belts, thick leather bags, and furniture upholstery.
• Iranian Goatskin: With its fine and delicate grain, excellent flexibility, and high polishability, it is perfect for luxury handmade bags and small accessories.
• Iranian Sheepskin: Soft, lightweight, with a fine natural grain; highly suitable for leather garments, gloves, and refined fashion products.

Iran enjoys a global reputation as one of the countries with a long-standing tradition in livestock breeding and tanning. The centuries-old tanning heritage of cities such as Tabriz, Hamedan, and Varamin has been combined with modern processing techniques, resulting in products unmatched in quality and beauty. In addition to using high-grade domestic hides, if specific features are required, limited imports of raw hides from select international markets are also possible. This blended approach not only ensures supply sustainability but also enhances our ability to meet global trends and fulfill custom orders.

All raw hides undergo multi-stage quality control before entering the tanning process. This includes thorough initial inspection, grading, storage under controlled conditions, and safe transportation to preserve their quality and integrity. These measures guarantee that our raw materials not only comply with the standards of premium global leather but, in many cases, exceed them.

Key aspects of raw hide selection and preservation in Iran:

• Careful selection based on grain, thickness, flexibility, and durability
• Utilization of premium domestic livestock species (cow, calf, goat, and sheep)
• Combination of traditional Iranian tanning with modern technologies
• Sustainable and ethical sourcing from ranches and nomadic herders across Iran
• Detailed inspection and grading before tanning
• Controlled storage and transportation to prevent quality loss