The cowhide comes from farms in Uruguay, a country known for its animal husbandry and the quality of its leather. It is tanned in Brazil, complying with Reach standards. Special attention is paid to water consumption during the tanning process. The ChromeFree cowhide is smooth and light. It comes from farms in the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) and undergoes an innovative tanning process that does not use chrome, heavy metals or dangerous acids. By simplifying the tanning process, the use of chemicals and energy is limited, water consumption is reduced by about 40% and the use of salt by 80%. After tanning, the water is reusable.