Скачать или смотреть Leathertainment on the go! Episode 8 | Leather Secrets Revealed: How to Spot Quality & Make it Last

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it:

In this episode, we sit down with Noor Wentholt, a fourth-generation leather crafter from Amsterdam, to uncover the secrets behind leather’s legendary longevity and durability. We explore how family heritage and passion are woven into every handcrafted leather item, and why vegetable-tanned leather isn’t what most people think.

Discover why real leather goods can last generations, how to tell the difference between high-quality and cheap leather, and what simple care tips can keep your leather items beautiful for decades. From heartfelt stories of 60-year-old leather bags to the exciting future of compostable, eco-friendly leathers – this episode is a must-watch for anyone curious about sustainable fashion and leather craftsmanship.

👉 Visit Noor Wentholt’s website here: https://www.noorwentholt.com/
🔔 Watch now and join the conversation about the future of leather!

TITLE: Leather Secrets Revealed: How to Spot Quality & Make it Last

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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction: The True Nature of Vegetable-Tanned Leather
A brief explanation of what vegetable-tanned leather is and clarifying common misconceptions.
0:25 – Meet Nor: A Fourth-Generation Leather Crafter
Nor shares her family’s long legacy of leather crafting in Amsterdam, dating back to the 1800s.
1:35 – A Love Affair with Leather: Nor’s Craft Journey
How Nor discovered leather through art school and learned the craft from her uncle.
3:02 – The Power of Leather Repair: 60-Year-Old Bags
Heartwarming stories of repairing heirloom leather items and preserving their sentimental value.
5:00 – Understanding Leather Quality: Full Grain vs. Split Leather
Nor explains the difference between top grain, full grain, and split leather—and how to recognize quality.
8:30 – The Consumer Challenge: Spotless Leather vs. Natural Marks
A discussion on consumer expectations of “perfect” leather vs. embracing natural imperfections.
11:30 – Sustainable Crafting: Embracing the Whole Hide
How strategic design choices can reduce waste and make leather more affordable and sustainable.
15:00 – Why Nor Loves Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Exploring the benefits and beauty of veg-tan leather: structure, durability, and aging gracefully.
17:00 – Zeology: The Future of Eco-Friendly Leather
Nor discusses working with Zeology tanning for fully compostable leather as a next step in sustainability.
19:50 – How to Care for Leather for Maximum Longevity
Practical advice on maintaining leather goods to ensure they last for decades.
22:00 – Final Thoughts: Reconnecting with Leather’s Legacy
Closing reflections on how leather’s durability, repairability, and heritage can shape our choices.

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PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): https://www.pegai.com/.
You may also buy them on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: https://atelierpegai.com/

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20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods):    • 20/20 of Leather Savviness  

Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved):    • Most viewed leather videos  

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