The deer culling cycle: turning skins into sustainably sourced leather
Just like our goat hides, here at Billy Tannery, the deer leather that we produce at our UK-based leather tannery is fully traceable.We use both UK Red and Fallow deer...
Top 5 sustainable fashion influencers to inspire your eco-friendly lifestyle
Sustainability wasn’t a top priority when blogging and social media first took off. Instead, excessive fast fashion hauls were the norm.Luckily, the tide is turning, and more and more sustainable...
A guide to deerskin leather
Deerskin leather is a versatile material with a uniquely luxurious look and feel.While we’ve made a name for ourselves with goatskin leather here at Billy Tannery, branching into sustainable deer...
What kind of leather is best for bag making?
The word “leather” is used to describe a wide range of styles, some far superior than others. At Billy Tannery, we’re champions of goat leather and sustainable vegetable tanning. In...
Unusual wedding gift ideas for your best man and ushers
Usher and best man gifts should be unusual pieces that are treasured forever, rather than ordinary items that will inevitably be pushed to the back of a drawer.And not only...
The ultimate guide to goatskin leather (and why it’s better than the rest)
Here at Billy Tannery we consider ourselves to be experts in goat leather.After discovering that thousands of goat hides leftover from the food industry were being thrown away each year,...
Why full-grain leather makes the best traveller’s notebook
There are a handful of simple yet essential features that turn a standard notebook into a supreme traveller’s journal.Durability, functionality and appearance are up there as key aspects that will...
Top 10 sustainable fashion blogs to inspire a more ethical lifestyle
If you know anything about us at Billy Tannery, you’ll know that being a sustainable business is a cornerstone of our brand. In fact, Billy Tannery was born out of...
The rise of eco leather: can real leather ever be ethical?
Humans have relied on leather for centuries. It’s strong, stylish and can last hundreds if not thousands of years. But as veganism continues to grow in popularity, it begs the...
How to wear our men's leather apron; for everything from barbers to bartending
Centuries ago, men’s leather aprons were the go-to accessory. Welders, cobblers, blacksmiths and woodworkers could all be seen sporting one to protect their clothing. And in recent years they’ve made...
Best ethical men’s clothing brands available in the UK
Sustainability is a priority of ours at Billy Tannery. Our collection of handmade goat leather goods was born out of a desire to prevent goat skins from going to landfill....
How to waterproof and extend the lifetime of your leather goods
One of the benefits of real leather is its hardwearing nature. Especially premium full grain leather such as our goatskin products here at Billy Tannery.If you treat them well, our...
