Fish leather

Fish Leather: The Unsung Hero of the Leather Industry

Fish leather is a type of leather made from the skin of fish that undergoes tanning (preservation treatment).

Fish leather has been used by indigenous peoples such as the Ainu for clothing and footwear in the past, but it is quite rare in the world due to its susceptibility to decay and the difficulty of processing. In recent years, with the growing emphasis on environmental conservation activities like the SDGs, fish leather has gained attention for its low environmental impact. It is characterized by its unique and beautiful scale patterns and lightness, which vary depending on the fish species, giving it a distinctive charm compared to other types of leather.

Since it is made using a similar manufacturing process to cowhide, it has the typical leather smell.

Odor

Texture

The scale patterns and texture vary depending on the fish species.

Strength

It is lightweight and durable, with strength comparable to or even greater than cowhide when both are of the same thickness.

製造工程

①肉削ぎ

皮に残った余分な肉を取り除く。出来るだけ皮に穴が開かないように慎重に行います。

②脱脂

においの元となる油脂や汚れをこの段階でしっかり洗浄し、脂分を抜いていきます。

③鞣し

植物タンニンを水に溶かし、そこに皮を入れることにより鞣し（防腐処理）が施され、生皮から革に変化していきます。

④染色

染料を調合し、染め上げていきます。

⑤コーティング

より永く愛用していただくため、皮の表面にコーティングを施します。出来るだけ凹凸感を活かすため、ベタ塗りにならないようにしています。