How to style a home with leather accessories
When you think of styling leather, you might think of pairing chunky heeled ankle boots with your favourite pair of denim jeans, or a classic leather tote bag with a...
Billy Tannery and the Balmoral Estate
Founded in 2016, Billy Tannery became the UK’s first goat leather micro tannery. Based in Leicestershire, we use goat skins that would otherwise go to waste and transform them into...
The truth behind PU leather
In the realm of fashion and upholstery, PU leather has risen to prominence as a versatile alternative to other types of leather, such as cowhide, deerskin or goatskin. The allure...
Buffalo vs Goat Leather: What's the difference?
Buffalo leather is a heavyweight material, making a popular choice for hard wearing objects including sofas, bags and wallets. But buffalo hides aren’t the only type of leather that create...
Bonded vs real leather: what’s the difference?
Many people are aware that not all leather is equal. Given that we use goat hides, we get asked about cow vs goat leather for instance, and how they measure...
Suede vs leather: what's the difference?
In the realms of fashion and craftsmanship, the choice between suede and leather isn’t always straightforward. Both materials originate from animal hides but offer unique properties that cater to diverse...
Faux leather vs. real leather: your comparison guide
Faux leather, also known as pleather, eco-leather, or vegan leather, has been around for about 100 years. Its origins are debatable, but one of the earliest examples came from Germany...
A guide to suede leather
The word suede originates from the French term ‘gants de Suede’, which means ‘gloves of Sweden’. In the late 18th century, Swedish leather artisans developed a way to use the...
Goat vs sheep leather: which is best?
Leather has been used for centuries, with our ancestors using it to protect themselves from the elements and make tools that would help in their day-to-day lives. And whilst large...
What makes the most durable leather?
Leather has been used by humans for centuries. It graces catwalks, features in some of the most revered mid-century furniture and has even been discovered at excavation sites dating back...
5 unique menu design ideas for your restaurant
At Billy Tannery, our relationship with the food industry allows us to experience some of the very best and most innovative restaurant designs around. We love to be inspired by...
Cow vs goat leather: which is best?
Cow leather is the most commonly used type of animal hide. Due to its longevity, it’s a popular material for clothing, accessories and furniture and it has been used for...
