Ecopell Rodeo Soft - is chromium-free and vegetable tanned leather. Its subtle elegant appearance, its pleasant grip and its tart-fresh scent are the result of a manufacturing process which combines traditional tanneries with modern technical procedures. Ecopell uses only heavy metal-free paints. Inputs that harm human and environmental health are not used. Due to the naturalness of Ecopell Nappa, the leather gets a natural patina through light, time and touch. The colors can become brighter or darker over time. It is different from Nappa is that it is further processed to give it a softer hand and nubuck effect. It is treated with generous amounts of fats and waxes. The result is a soft and supple leather that scores with the looks of an antique leather. The leathers are ECARF certified. Read here for more information about Rodeo Soft.
Ecopell thinks that naturalness mustn’t be hidden and that individuality is a sign of quality. That is why its leather shows marks of an entire cow life and is neither embossed nor sealed with plastics. It is akin to an apple from natural cultivation which differs in individual form and unevenness from that of an industrially produced apple that appears ‘perfect’ but has wax and artificial light manipulating its surface. it is, also, the same difference between naturally tanned leather and industrially processed leather. Ecopell leather can scratch and stain.
Additional test results and safety data sheets can be found here by clicking on each color. https://www.vegetable-tanned-leather.com/nappa.html
Ecopell leather is sold by the square foot and each hide averages about 60 sq. feet. Each hide is unique. Hides average the equivalent of 3.5 yards of 54" wide upholstery fabric. So, a 60 sq. ft. hide=$1,170 at $19.50/sq. ft. On average, using this leather on a piece will increase the price of each piece in group A fabric by 100%. There is a two hide minimum order. Above the two hide minimum, additional half hides may be ordered.
