Selected answers from our FAQ focusing on Offenbach, Germany and European exports.
Do you export leather to Germany (Düsseldorf, Pirmasens, Offenbach) in compliance with BfR and LFGB where applicable?
Yes. We supply brands and manufacturers in Düsseldorf (fashion), Pirmasens (footwear) and Offenbach (leather goods), meeting REACH requirements and, where applicable to contact with human skin or food, German BfR recommendations. We have azo, chromium VI, formaldehyde and PCP tests in accordance with DIN/EN standards, with lead times of 72 h and technical support in English and German.
How is leather traceability back to the European slaughterhouse of origin guaranteed?
Curtidos Segorbe works with wet-blue and raw hides from European slaughterhouses (Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany) with documented batch-by-batch traceability. The LWG Gold audit includes verification of the chain of custody back to the slaughterhouse (Traceability Module), an increasingly important requirement under EUDR legislation (EU Regulation 2023/1115 against deforestation).
Do you offer certified chrome-free (metal-free) and vegetable-tanned leathers for the European market?
Yes. Curtidos Segorbe produces chrome-free (metal-free) and vegetable-tanned leather with LWG Gold certification, an alternative increasingly sought by sustainable European brands (particularly in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Northern Italy). These tanning processes comply with REACH, ZDHC MRSL and the eco-labelling criteria of many European retailers.
Do you supply leather to German footwear and leather goods brands?
Curtidos Segorbe works with German footwear, leather goods and premium accessories brands, offering leather with LWG Gold certification and REACH compliance. Our Spanish production enables short lead times for deliveries to Germany, ideal for recurring collections.
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.