Leather Tanning Process Guide: Methods and How to Choose

Leather is one of the oldest materials known to humankind, yet its transformation from raw animal hide into a durable, beautiful product remains something of a mystery to many. Buyers often encounter terms like wet blue, veg-tan, or chrome-free, but what do these actually mean in practice? More importantly, how do these processes affect the quality of bags, wallets, belts, and other leather goods you source or use every day?