Schröder sources the leather for this single-layer belt from the August Renz leather factory in Tuttlingen. Founded in 1888, this fifth-generation family business focuses in particular on high-quality vegetable-tanned leathers - some of which have also been used for decades for insoles and other orthopaedic purposes. The leather for this belt is a strong, four to five millimetre thick cowhide from the croupons, the most valuable parts of the back of the hide, which are characterized by strength, density and uniformity. It is tanned in the pit for a full three months and acquires a beautiful patina over time. The buckle made of galvanized brass and sewn on with saddler's stitching is a perfect match.

The family-run business Ludwig Schröder in Uetersen, a small town in Schleswig-Holstein (Sleswick-Holsatia), is renowned for belts of the highest quality. Their material of choice is always the best vegetable-tanned or pit-tanned cow’s leather from selected European tanneries. For instance, there is no spraying with colour to achieve a specific stain. The Schröders have their leather barrel-dyed – a process that leaves the leather’s surface structure intact, lively and natural. The company has been in business since 1825. For 140 years, they had a tannery and a workshop producing leather goods. In 1964, they stopped tanning to concentrate on manufacturing leather goods. However, they still have the expertise engrained in their family roots and choose their leathers accordingly.

Staining of light-coloured clothing, furniture and other objects is possible.

Slight colour variations are natural and prove the authenticity of the material.