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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...
Deer vs goat leather: a comparison guide
Billy Tannery's signature leather is our high quality vegetable-tanned goat leather. It’s where we began, and it’s what we’re known for. But we’ve also recently branched into deer leather products.We...
5 cool and classic uniform ideas for your restaurant
When it comes to creating a truly immersive and consistent experience for restaurant guests, we know that there are many aspects to consider. The menu must offer variety but together,...
7 beautiful gifts from the UK's best bespoke hotels
When visiting somewhere new, taking home a token of your time away is a great way to remember your experience. And whilst novelty fridge magnets or teddy bears in logoed...
How to implement farm to table restaurant design
Farm to table is an ethos and movement that promotes serving food fresh from the farm rather than being sourced through shops, markets and wholesalers. In practice, this often shapes...
Luxury sustainable restaurant accessories that elevate the dining experience
Sustainability has become an important consideration for both restaurants and diners, but the most memorable restaurants don't simply reduce waste behind the scenes. They build sustainability into every part of...
Billy x Tog Knives - Leather Knife Strop
At Billy Tannery we love the cross-section between beautifully made products and cooking. So when founder of Tog Knives, Bert Beagley-Brown, got in touch a few years ago we jumped at the chance...
How to use leather in your restaurant
If, when you think of luxury products, your mind instantly goes to leather, that may not be much of a surprise. After all, leather is used to construct the bags...
Deer leather vs cow leather: which is best?
At Billy Tannery, we're known for our high quality goatskin leather goods. But as we expand our range and our business, we are so excited to have branched into deerskin...





















