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Chrome tanning and vegetable tanning are two of the most popular methods for tanning leathers. While both methods have their own unique properties and characteristics, they are also quite different from one another. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the differences between chrome tanned and vegetable tanned leather, and how each method impacts the final product. Chrome Tanned Leather Peter Nitz Dream bag in chrome tanned calf leather Chrome tanned leather is made using chromium salts, which are known for their ability to produce a strong and durable leather that is resistant to water and stains. It's also a faster method than vegetable tanning, which can take longer and have more complicated steps. This type of leather is also typically softer and more pliable than vegetable tanned leather, making it an excellent choice for leather goods that need to be soft and supple, yet still strong. Typical products made from chrome tanned leathers are gloves, clothing, and bags, while veg-tanned is generally used for things like saddles, holsters, belts and other similar items that require a more rugged or robust leather. Chrome tanned leather is also highly resistant to moisture, which means that it will not become easily damaged when exposed to moisture or water. Most of the leathers used today in the luxury handbag industry are chrome tanned. Vegetable tanned leather Peter Nitz Hackney briefcase in veg-tanned leather Vegetable tanned leather, on the other hand, is made using natural tannins derived from tree bark and other plant materials. This method of tanning is much more eco-friendly than chrome tanning, as it does not produce any harmful chemicals. It's also what gives it that classic leather smell that everyone loves! Vegetable tanned leather is also known for its unique appearance, as it tends to darken and patina over time, giving it a rich, distinctive look. However, vegetable tanned leather, while strong and long-wearing, is not as resistant as chrome tanned leather, and it is more susceptible to water damage and staining. It is also more limited in the range of colors in which it can be tanned. Generally more natural muted colors are seen in veg tanned skins while chrome tanned is limitless in the variety of bright and intense colors in which it can be tanned. Combination tanned leather Peter Nitz Symeon duffle in combination-tanned calf skin Combination tanned leather is a type of leather that is made using a combination of chrome and vegetable tanning methods. The combination of these two tanning methods results in a leather that has the best qualities of both. It is strong, durable, and resistant to moisture and UV light, like vegetable tanned leather, but it is also soft, pliable, and easy to dye, like chrome tanned leather. What is your favourite leather to work with?

I wanted to start off my blog by posting about sustainability and the exotic skin trade. This is such a hot topic and has been for years. Sadly, due to all the propaganda and misinformation from animal activists and groups like PETA, the average person has the general impression that maybe it's not good or ethical to use exotic leathers. When brands like Chanel "take a stand" and declare they won't use exotic skins anymore for their production, they are just virtue signaling and trying to profit from positive media exposure. The truth is it has nothing to do with their "ethics" and all to do with profitability and not having a good supply chain to source their exotic skins. It's shameful that these big brands use their massive power to promote disinformation among consumers on such an import issue (that they claim to care about), all for the bottom line. Well, I want to help spread the truth about this issue. Not only because in my business I use a lot of exotic skins, but also because I believe that people, like me, who truly care about the environment and animals should know the truth. They should know the science behind it all and the long term conservation programs that have been in place for decades that prove the science. They should know that stopping the exotic leather industry is actually damaging to the environment. The public needs to understand that the highly regulated exotic leather industry achieves exactly what we all want: a cleaner, more sustainable world that not only supplies us with amazing natural products, but at the same time secures and grows the population of these amazing animals and supports their environment. So let's start off by taking a look at the science. The following FAQs have been compiled by 15 of the world's leading scientific experts on reptile biology, conservation management, and trade. They provides answers to common questions and myths about exotic leathers based on the best available science. I have added here the short answers. For the full, more in-depth answers to these FAQs I highly recommend visiting https://www.epicbiodiversity.com/faqs . EPIC Biodiversity is a global consulting company specializing in research and cross-sector collaboration to achieve sustainable impact for the environment, people and conservation. I would love to hear your all comments and thoughts on this topic! Especially if you have worked within the fashion industry and have some behind the scenes insight. Peter FAQs 1) Is the use of reptiles by people a recent phenomenon? No. People have been using reptiles as a source of food, material, and medicine for thousands of years. 2) Why are reptile skins considered exotic leathers? Reptile skins typically include ornate and intricate textures and patterns that are not often seen in leathers derived from conventional livestock. By western standards they are sourced from non-native species native to tropical and ‘exotic’ locations. 3) Why does the luxury industry still use exotic leathers? Exotic leathers are durable and versatile renewable materials. They are far superior to imitations and alternatives in terms of CO2 emissions, ecological sustainability, and the benefits they deliver to rural communities. 4) Is using exotic leathers responsible? Yes. Using exotic leathers confers substantial benefits to wildlife conservation, environmental sustainability, and rural livelihoods. 5) Are all harvested and farmed reptiles destined for the luxury industry? No. The greatest proportion of the reptile trade comprises food and pharmaceutical sectors. Leather is often a co-product of these industries. 6) Is farming or harvesting reptiles hazardous for workers? Farming and harvesting reptiles is no more hazardous than any comparable rural industry. It is true that several traded species (e.g., crocodiles, venomous snakes) are dangerous, but rigorous management and safety protocols mitigate associated risks. 7) Does farming or harvesting of reptiles increase risks of human disease? No. Reptiles seldom transmit diseases to humans because of our vastly different physiologies (cold blooded versus warm blooded). Compared to warm-blooded animals like chickens or pigs, the threat they pose is minimal. 8) Should the luxury industry feel proud about their use of exotic leather? Yes. Using exotic leather generates substantial benefits for wildlife and ecosystem conservation, environmental sustainability, and rural livelihoods. 9) Why not substitute exotic leather with faux or fake leather? When compared to natural reptile leather, artificial exotic leathers are heavily processed, less sustainable and confer fewer benefits to social and environmental wellbeing. 10) Why do some animal rights groups insist fashion brands and retailers should stop using exotic leathers? Some animal rights groups are fundamentally opposed to the use of animals for any purpose. Although extreme, their views are theirs to hold. However, the public should be aware that these groups commonly spread false and misleading information. 11) How is the reptile trade controlled? Tiers of local, national and international laws control the reptile trade. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is the main body regulating international trade of wildlife, including farmed and wild harvested reptiles. 12) What is CITES and how does it regulate the trade in exotic leathers? CITES is a United Nations Convention agreed between 198 countries known as Parties. CITES regulates international trade in wildlife through a system of permits, certificates and trade restrictions. 13) Are there certifications for exotic leather sourcing? Yes. Several internationally recognised certifications and standards for ethical trade in exotic leathers exist. 14) Is there a significant amount of illegal trade in exotic leathers? No. Some illegal trade has existed, but this represents a tiny fraction in terms of overall volume and today has no impact on the conservation outcomes of the trade. 15) Is there significant illegal capture and exportation of wild reptiles through legal breeding farms? This has been a challenge for a few species in the past, but for the vast majority of trade it is not considered a significant conservation threat. 16) Can exotic leathers be traced back to their source? Yes. Similar to the food industry, many sophisticated traceability systems now exist for trade in exotic leathers. 17) What does ‘sustainability’ mean in the reptile trade? Sustainability means preserving optimal outcomes for biodiversity conservation, people and the environment, while ensuring impeccable welfare standards for traded reptiles. 18) Is the reptile trade sustainable? Yes. The vast majority of the exotic leather trade in terms of species, volume, source, and purpose is legal, well-regulated and sustainable. 19) Are reptile farms sustainable? Yes, reptile farming is highly sustainable. It is increasingly considered a ‘green’ start-up sector offering a diverse spectrum of innovative opportunities in sustainable food systems and climate change resilience. 20) Are wild harvests of reptiles sustainable? Yes. Some reptile species are biologically and ecologically well-suited to sustained harvesting. Numerous scientific studies have proven that the wild harvesting of reptiles for exotic leather is sustainable. 21) How are reptiles killed, and is it humane? Reptiles are killed by destruction of the brain, using a tool such as a bolt pistol. Brain destruction results in near-instantaneous death causing minimal pain or suffering. The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has approved this method. 22) Does the reptile trade help local communities? Yes. The trade benefits millions of people in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It is a globally important source of food, material and livelihood throughout the tropics, just like traditional livestock in the temperate North. 23) What would be the impact if we banned the exotic reptile trade? A ban on the use of exotic leather will have negative impacts, both on humans and on biodiversity conservation. The exotic reptile trade enables numerous synergies between people and nature, and these would be forced to give way to less sustainable alternatives. 24) What can be done to improve the reptile trade? There are organisations and initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience of the exotic leather trade by optimizing benefits for species, the environment, and people. Commercial entities participating in the exotic leather trade should involve themselves in these initiatives. 25) Is there any science supporting exotic leather trade and is it trustworthy? Yes. There is a wealth of scientific evidence supporting the benefits and sustainability of the exotic leather trade. Scientific studies have been ongoing since the 1970s. 26) What is the best source of factual information? The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) should be the first port of call for assistance. It is the largest, oldest and most reputable source of factual information available, and will help you connect with the most reliable source of relevant knowledge. MYTHS Extremist animal rights organisations, opposed fundamentally to all uses of animals by people, depend financially on public subscription. They use standard strategies for advertising formally and through contrived media stories. They never acknowledge benefits of trade, and embellish negative associations whenever possible. The most common approach is to create or find an example of dubious treatment and imply that it characterises the industry as a whole. Such claims are fallacious and fabricated but nevertheless effective. They fall into the class of “myths”. 1) Is child labour used in the exotic leather trade? No. There is no evidence of child labour in the exotic leather trade. 2) Are reptiles skinned alive? No. Because they are cold-blooded, reptiles can continue to move for up to an hour after death, giving the impression that they are still alive. 3) Are snakes filled with water to kill them? No. Water is used to help separate the skin from the carcass, and is only applied after the animal has been humanely killed. 4) Are reptiles only killed for their leather? No. The greatest proportion of the reptile trade comprises the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Leather is often a co-product of these industries. 5) Are crocodiles kept in restrictive and overcrowded pens? Like other livestock industries, the reptile industry is governed by strict laws and science-based regulations, and this includes stocking densities. Ironically, overcrowding invariably leads to poor quality skin and is therefore actively avoided as a commercial imperative. 6) Is it true that crocodilians are farmed in unclean water? Water quality is managed by sophisticated water management regimes, much like the aquaculture industry, and exceeds water quality in the wild. It may not reach our swimming pool standards, but exceeds levels needed to maintain health and wellbeing, and is implemented to ensure the highest quality leather. 7) Is it true that species are being driven to extinction by trade? No. Ironically, populations of species involved in trade are typically healthier than those that are not, usually because they have benefited from agricultural expansion (much like rodent pests) or because trade has provided incentives for their conservation. 8) Does trade in exotic leathers increase the risk of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19? No. Reptiles seldom transmit diseases to humans because of our vastly different physiologies (cold blooded versus warm blooded). Within the context of global food and agricultural systems, reptiles are a natural barrier against the transmission of diseases like COVID-19. Click here to go to EPIC Biodiversity's website. Big thanks to Christy Plott from American Tanning for educating me on a lot of these issues and for fighting for the truth, the environment, and the exotic skin industry!

Frequently Asked Questions What is Peter Nitz Leatherschool? Peter Nitz online leather school offers a wide variety of online courses, starting with you the basic leather working skills and techniques and moves up to projects on how to create a wallets, a bags or more. Each tutorial has a trailer showing what to expect from each course. What are the membership options? We offer tutorial bundles as well as the option to buy tutorials individually (except for those tutorials in the Core Techniques bundle). You will have unlimited viewing access for one year. What is included in a membership? All tutorials that you have purchased have unlimited viewing access. Some of the tutorials also contain printable patterns and additional information in downloadable PDF format. You will also have access to the member forum where you can ask any questions you have regarding the tutorials and chat with other members. What tools do I need to start with? As luxury leather craft is a specialised field you will need some tools unique to leather working. You can find a list of basic tools on the Forum in the thread titled "Beginners Corner”. What level of leatherworking is required for the courses? A basic knowledge of leather is helpful, however you can start as an an absolute beginner. We recommend purchasing the Core Techniques bundle as a beginner and this guide you through all the techniques needed to fully embrace leather craft. How can I watch the courses? You can watch the courses online anywhere at any time on any device, as long as you are connected to the internet. Can I download the videos? The videos can only be streamed as long as you have a valid membership. Pirated copies are subject to prosecution by law. How can I pay for tutorials? You can pay with credit card or PayPal. Do you offer a free trial period? No, there is no free trial period offered as access to all tutorials is available immediately upon subscription. You can view the entire first tutorial “Saddlesttiching” on the Peter Nitz YouTube channel as an example as to what the tutorials are like. How often so you add new tutorials? We are regularly filming tutorials throughout the year and put them online, available for purchase, as soon as they are filmed/edited. Where can I see more of Atelier Peter Nitz? You can follow us on Instagram , Pinterest and Youtube . Do you offer private courses? We do offer private courses in the Atelier in Zurich. If you are interested, please book one here or contact us . Do you offer one to one online sessions? We do offer one to one online sessions. If you are interested, please book one here .

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You also have the right to object where We are processing Your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes. Request erasure of Your Personal Data. You have the right to ask Us to delete or remove Personal Data when there is no good reason for Us to continue processing it. Request the transfer of Your Personal Data. We will provide to You, or to a third-party You have chosen, Your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Please note that this right only applies to automated information which You initially provided consent for Us to use or where We used the information to perform a contract with You. Withdraw Your consent. You have the right to withdraw Your consent on using your Personal Data. If You withdraw Your consent, We may not be able to provide You with access to certain specific functionalities of the Service. Exercising of Your GDPR Data Protection Rights You may exercise Your rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition by contacting Us. Please note that we may ask You to verify Your identity before responding to such requests. If You make a request, We will try our best to respond to You as soon as possible. You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about Our collection and use of Your Personal Data. For more information, if You are in the European Economic Area (EEA), please contact Your local data protection authority in the EEA. Facebook Fan Page Data Controller for the Facebook Fan Page The Company is the Data Controller of Your Personal Data collected while using the Service. As operator of the Facebook Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/atelierpeternitz/ , the Company and the operator of the social network Facebook are Joint Controllers. The Company has entered into agreements with Facebook that define the terms for use of the Facebook Fan Page, among other things. These terms are mostly based on the Facebook Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php Visit the Facebook Privacy Policy https://www.facebook.com/policy.php for more information about how Facebook manages Personal data or contact Facebook online, or by mail: Facebook, Inc. ATTN, Privacy Operations, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States. Facebook Insights We use the Facebook Insights function in connection with the operation of the Facebook Fan Page and on the basis of the GDPR, in order to obtain anonymized statistical data about Our users. For this purpose, Facebook places a Cookie on the device of the user visiting Our Facebook Fan Page. Each Cookie contains a unique identifier code and remains active for a period of two years, except when it is deleted before the end of this period. Facebook receives, records and processes the information stored in the Cookie, especially when the user visits the Facebook services, services that are provided by other members of the Facebook Fan Page and services by other companies that use Facebook services. For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook Privacy Policy here: https://www.facebook.com/full_data_use_policy CCPA Privacy Your Rights under the CCPA Under this Privacy Policy, and by law if You are a resident of California, You have the following rights: The right to notice. You must be properly notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used. The right to access / the right to request. The CCPA permits You to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of Your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months by the Company or its subsidiaries to a third-party for the third party's direct marketing purposes. The right to say no to the sale of Personal Data. You also have the right to ask the Company not to sell Your Personal Data to third parties. You can submit such a request by visiting our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" section or web page. The right to know about Your Personal Data. You have the right to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of the following: The categories of Personal Data collected The sources from which the Personal Data was collected The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the Personal Data Categories of third parties with whom We share Personal Data The specific pieces of Personal Data we collected about You The right to delete Personal Data. You also have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data that have been collected in the past 12 months. The right not to be discriminated against. You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of Your Consumer's rights, including by: Denying goods or services to You Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to You Suggesting that You will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services. Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights In order to exercise any of Your rights under the CCPA, and if you are a California resident, You can email or call us or visit our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" section or web page. The Company will disclose and deliver the required information free of charge within 45 days of receiving Your verifiable request. The time period to provide the required information may be extended once by an additional 45 days when reasonable necessary and with prior notice. Do Not Sell My Personal Information We do not sell personal information. However, the Service Providers we partner with (for example, our advertising partners) may use technology on the Service that "sells" personal information as defined by the CCPA law. If you wish to opt out of the use of your personal information for interest-based advertising purposes and these potential sales as defined under CCPA law, you may do so by following the instructions below. Please note that any opt out is specific to the browser You use. You may need to opt out on every browser that you use. Website You can opt out of receiving ads that are personalized as served by our Service Providers by following our instructions presented on the Service: From Our "Cookie Consent" notice banner Or from Our "CCPA Opt-out" notice banner Or from Our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" notice banner Or from Our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link The opt out will place a cookie on Your computer that is unique to the browser You use to opt out. If you change browsers or delete the cookies saved by your browser, you will need to opt out again. Mobile Devices Your mobile device may give you the ability to opt out of the use of information about the apps you use in order to serve you ads that are targeted to your interests: "Opt out of Interest-Based Ads" or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android devices "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS devices You can also stop the collection of location information from Your mobile device by changing the preferences on your mobile device. "Do Not Track" Policy as Required by California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) Our Service does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, some third party websites do keep track of Your browsing activities. If You are visiting such websites, You can set Your preferences in Your web browser to inform websites that You do not want to be tracked. You can enable or disable DNT by visiting the preferences or settings page of Your web browser. Your California Privacy Rights (California's Shine the Light law) Under California Civil Code Section 1798 (California's Shine the Light law), California residents with an established business relationship with us can request information once a year about sharing their Personal Data with third parties for the third parties' direct marketing purposes. If you'd like to request more information under the California Shine the Light law, and if you are a California resident, You can contact Us using the contact information provided below. California Privacy Rights for Minor Users (California Business and Professions Code Section 22581) California Business and Professions Code section 22581 allow California residents under the age of 18 who are registered users of online sites, services or applications to request and obtain removal of content or information they have publicly posted. To request removal of such data, and if you are a California resident, You can contact Us using the contact information provided below, and include the email address associated with Your account. Be aware that Your request does not guarantee complete or comprehensive removal of content or information posted online and that the law may not permit or require removal in certain circumstances. Links to Other Websites Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us: By email: info@peternitz.com By visiting this page on our website: www.peternitz.com/contact

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