Semi-finished leather or Crust

From semi-finished production, each piece already has a defined market.

Discover our process and the credibility our clients already know.

The Standard of Excellence in Semi-Finished Leather

Crust or Semi-Finished Leather from Durli Leathers is the result of the transformation of Wet Blue leather that has undergone retanning and drying processes.

In the first stage, retanning, all the characteristics that the leather will have at the end of production are defined. From then on, each piece is meticulously crafted to become unique. The leather goes through dyeing, shining, drying and softening.

At this stage, the leather takes on more defined characteristics, such as color, thickness, softness and touch, the result of specific techniques and processes carried out by highly trained professionals. At Durli Leathers, every detail of this stage is carefully aligned so that the leather exceeds the expectations of customers in the automotive, furniture, footwear and artifacts sectors.

Durli Leathers has been on the market for six decades, maintaining reliable partnerships with the most demanding customers. That's why we maintain the high quality standards demanded by the world market. Every detail, such as color, softness or elasticity, demonstrates our passion to fascinate.

Types of semi-finished products Durli Leathers

Semi-finished leather

Semi-finished leather with high quality specifications and grades for the automotive, furniture, footwear and artifacts markets.

From the most diverse raw material origins: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, USA.

Semi-finished Bio-Leather

Ideal for meeting new market trends in specific niches.

Benefits of semi-finished leather Durli Leathers

Consistent Quality Standards

Large Volumes

Varied range of articles, thicknesses and colors

Leather produced with new technologies (Bio-Leather)

Punctuality of shipments

Security of Supply

Standardized and Reliable Measurement

Complete and Individual Traceability

Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials Monitored

Produced with Respect for the Environment and ESG Criteria

Produced with Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Produced with efficient use of water and energy

100% of Effluents and Waste Treated

LWG, ISO 9001 certifications and , IATF 16949 being implemented

Production stages Semi-finished leather Durli Leathers

Preparation

Crust leather starts the process from tanned leather. At this point, the tanned leather is in a wet state, after the tanning process that turned it into Wet Blue.

Re-tanning

The leather goes through the retanning process, acquiring the desired color, softness and characteristics with excellence. Care is taken in this process to ensure that the dye reaches the entire material, passing through the skin with intensity of color, homogeneity and standardization. Dyeing at Durli Leathers gives the Crust leather color throughout its entire thickness, so that it can be used in different applications according to each client's most demanding specifications.

Drying

A crucial stage in the process is the drying of the tanned leather. Controlled drying is carried out to remove most of the moisture, preparing the leather for the subsequent stages.

Finishing

Depending on the final application, Crust leather goes through various finishing stages, including softening, engraving, sanding, painting, polishing and other techniques, to achieve the desired texture, appearance and quality.

Inspection and Quality

Rigorous quality checks are carried out on Crust leathers to ensure compliance with the desired standards. Hides that have not yet reached these standards undergo additional processes for correction and adjustment, or are removed from the batch.

Logistics and Distribution

After the final inspection and quality approval, intelligent readers read the numerical codes marked on each leather in the formation of the pallets, making it possible to trace each piece. The Crust leathers are then carefully packed and prepared for distribution. Semi-finished leather is sold to manufacturers of leather products who wish to apply customized finishing processes to create final products, such as shoes, bags, belts, automotive coverings or furniture.

End-to-end transparency

Each pallet receives a QR Code with all the information about its composition, leather by leather, with details of the respective animals, the origin of the farm, the slaughterhouse, the processes in the tannery, with traceability from start to finish and data on socio-environmental compliance. The end customer has access to each leather's UniCode and Invoice number and can access all the information. This way they can identify the origin of the leather they have bought and the transparency of all our processes.

Regulations and Responsibilities

The leather tanning process is subject to strict regulations. Durli Leathers is firmly committed to these regulations to guarantee the safety of the workers involved in the process, environmental compliance and sustainability practices.

We are ranked gold in the LWG(Leather Working Group) certification in all our production units. The LWG is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving excellence in the leather industry, minimizing the environmental impact of production and challenging industries to improve through a set of tools, practices and ESG certification.

The importance of semi-finished leather

Crust leather is a frequent choice for many manufacturers, as it offers flexibility in creating customized products. It allows them to add the specific finish they want, giving them greater control over the final appearance of the products. This intermediate stage is a catalyst for creativity and quality that reaches the end customer.

Looking for high-quality Crust leather with a reliable supply?

We are ready to meet your specific needs within strict quality standards and large volumes.

Request a quote and be amazed by the versatility of semi-finished leather from Durli Leathers.

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Crust - Semi-finished leather