Our Materials & Personalisation
Good materials do their work quietly. We choose leather, fittings and finishes for how they feel in the hand, stand up to use and gain character over time. Explore the materials behind our pieces, then make a detail your own.
Different textures. Distinctive character.
Leather is a natural material, so grain, shade and markings will vary. These differences are part of each piece’s character. The exact leather used is described on its product page.
Vegetable-tanned saddle hide
Our full-grain saddle hide has strength and natural character. It softens with wear and develops a patina that is particular to its owner.
Explore the Wycombe belt →Explore all Pull Up Saddle Hide pieces →
English oak-bark bridle leather
Substantial, smooth and firm in the hand, this leather brings a quietly refined finish to selected heritage pieces.
Explore the Oak Bark Chester →Explore all Oak Bark belts →
Suede
A softer, matte surface lends a different feel to our collection. The nap can shift subtly with touch and light, making each shade feel alive.
Explore the Chatsworth belt →
Hair-on-hide
Pattern and colour differ from hide to hide. The Ledbury pairs this expressive outer material with a soft full-grain nubuck lining.
Explore the Ledbury belt →Character in every finish.
From supple Vachetta to its firmer Smooth Wax relation, each material brings a different feel. Explore the pieces made with each one, along with our polished Lux Sheen leather and practical Biothane dog accessories.
Vachetta leather
Vegetable-tanned in Tuscany, our Vachetta has a soft, velvety handle and a gentle sheen. Its semi-bright aniline finish lets the natural variation of the hide show through.
Explore all Vachetta pieces →
Smooth Wax saddle hide
A thicker, more structured version of our Vachetta leather, with a matt waxed surface and resined back. Its patina develops more gradually as the piece is worn and handled.
Explore all Smooth Wax pieces →
Lux Sheen leather
Full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather with a fine box-grain texture and refined semi-sheen. It has enough structure for a dressed-up finish while retaining the character of the hide.
Explore all Lux Sheen pieces →
Biothane
Waterproof, flexible and easy to wipe clean after a muddy walk, Biothane is a practical choice for everyday dog accessories. Selected designs pair it with leather details.
Explore all Biothane pieces →
Fittings worth looking closer at.
Solid brass features in many of our designs, with other fittings chosen for the purpose and character of each piece. Cutting, stitching, edges and final finishing all contribute to how it feels and wears.
See how these details come together in the Badminton, with its engraved snaffle-bit fittings, or take a closer look at our workshop.
A finishing touch with meaning.
Personalisation is available on selected pieces. The placement, style and price depend on the design, so the product page will show the options for the piece you choose.
- Choose your item, colour and size.
- Open the personalisation option where offered, and select the available style.
- Enter initials or wording exactly as you would like it to appear before adding the item to your basket.
Personal details, carefully placed.
From discreet initials to a considered gift, a small detail can make a piece feel unmistakably personal.
If you have a different idea in mind, ask our workshop before ordering. We can tell you what is possible for that design.
“I had this belt personalised for George’s birthday… Fantastic quality, great workmanship.”Sharon L., reviewing the Wycombe
Good to know
Can every piece be personalised?
Personalisation is offered on selected items. Check the options on the individual product page or contact us if you are unsure.
Can you personalise a piece I already own?
We can discuss this for suitable pieces. See our post-purchase personalisation and TLC service for current options.
Will personalisation affect delivery or returns?
Dispatch depends on stock and whether the piece is made to order. Read Shipping & Delivery for lead times and Returns & Exchanges for the conditions that apply to personalised or bespoke pieces.
Questions about a material or detail? Ask our workshop.
