_Choice
Our choice begins from the raw material, we evaluate the best raw leather so as to have already a right division for the development of our products.
_Soaking
Once the initial salting phase is concluded, the leather is immersed in drums to make it regain some of the water it has lost.
_Limepit
In this phase, the leather is "laid bare", since hair is removed.
_Fleshing
The excess subcutaneous adipose residue is removed from the skin through a mechanical process.
_Splitting
The derma is separated into several layers and the top one, the only one with full-grain potential, is preserved.
_Tanning
In order to provide chemical and biological stability, the organic decomposition of the hides is stopped.
_Shaving
Using a cylinder machine with helical blades, the thickness of the hides is levelled as necessary.
_Penetration dyeing for leather in aniline and semi-aniline.
The aniline and semi-aniline hides are dyed evenly, using organic dyes.
_Drying/Sammying.
Laid out on preheated plates, the leather is deprived of any excess humidity.
_Staking
The hides are softened and rehydrated to give the hide a better "hand".
_Hand buffing
This procedure, used only on Vintage and Piumone Vintage products, adds shine and elegance to leather.
_Spraying
It ensures resistance of leather to rubbing, fading and stains.
_Ironing & Pressing.
It is a useful procedure to ensure full-grain consistency of leather.
_Measuring
The length of leather is measured electronically.