Selected answers from our FAQ focusing on Northampton, United Kingdom and European exports.
Can you supply leather to British brands (London, Northampton) post-Brexit?
Yes. Curtidos Segorbe exports premium leather to the United Kingdom (London, Northampton, Manchester), managing post-Brexit customs documentation: EU certificate of origin, commercial invoice, UK REACH declaration of conformity and, where applicable, EORI GB. We supply British maisons and Northampton's Goodyear-welted cluster with door-to-door lead times of 5-7 days.
Do you supply leather to British footwear and leather goods brands?
British footwear and leather goods brands use vegetable-tanned, full-grain or pull-up bovine leathers that Curtidos Segorbe manufactures in Segorbe with LWG Gold certification. Although the United Kingdom's departure from the EU adds customs procedures, we manage exports with specialist logistics providers to maintain competitive lead times.
How can an international design team request sample collections?
International design and product development teams can request physical sample collections from Curtidos Segorbe by writing through our contact form, specifying the application, reference colour and deadline. We send samples to Europe, the United Kingdom, the U.S. and Asia with complete technical documentation.
Do you have distributors or sales agents in other countries?
Curtidos Segorbe serves brands throughout Europe directly from its Segorbe plant and works with sales agents in key markets (Italy, France, Portugal, United Kingdom). For international enquiries, write through our contact form.
Where is Curtidos Segorbe located?
Curtidos Segorbe is a Spanish tannery located at CV-200 Partida Sargal S/N, 12400 Segorbe (Castellón), Comunidad Valenciana. From our plant in Segorbe, we supply footwear, leather goods and belt brands throughout Europe.
Is Curtidos Segorbe LWG (Leather Working Group) certified?
Yes. Curtidos Segorbe holds LWG Gold certification (URN CUR125), the most demanding international environmental auditing standard for tanneries. We guarantee source traceability, responsible water, energy and chemical management, and compliance with the sustainability criteria required by leading brands.
Does Curtidos Segorbe operate nationally and internationally?
Yes. Curtidos Segorbe operates both nationally and internationally. In Spain, we serve footwear, leather goods and belt brands throughout the peninsula. Internationally, we export premium leather worldwide: Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, handling customs documentation, certificates of origin and the LWG/REACH certifications required for each destination.
Do you export leather outside Spain?
Yes. Curtidos Segorbe exports premium bovine leather worldwide. Our leather reaches brands and production workshops in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. We handle customs documentation, certificates of origin and the LWG/REACH certifications required to ensure the leather arrives ready for production anywhere in the world.
What is nappa leather and what is it used for?
Nappa leather is a full-grain bovine leather with a soft, supple finish and a silky feel, highly prized for dress footwear, premium leather goods and upholstery. At Curtidos Segorbe we produce nappa in multiple colours, thicknesses and handles, with LWG Gold-certified tanning and European origin traceability.
What does LWG Gold certification mean?
LWG (Leather Working Group) Gold is the highest rating under the international standard that audits tanneries for water and energy consumption, chemical management, source traceability and waste. It entails independent assessments and a score above 85%. Curtidos Segorbe is LWG Gold certified with URN CUR125.