Selected answers from our FAQ focusing on Romans-sur-Isère, France and European exports.
Do you supply leather to maisons and leather goods workshops in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Romans-sur-Isère)?
Yes. We export premium bovine leather to France for luxury maisons and leather goods workshops in Paris, Bordeaux and Romans-sur-Isère, with lead times of 48-72 h, REACH/LWG documentation and sales support in French. We work under NDA and provide exclusive developments to meet the demands of French luxury.
Which are the best tanneries for luxury brands in Europe?
The best tanneries for luxury brands in Europe are concentrated in Italy (Tuscany, Vicenza), France and Spain (Valencian Community, Catalonia), all with LWG certification and traceability. Curtidos Segorbe positions itself within this select group as a Spanish LWG Gold tannery for luxury footwear, leather goods and belt brands.
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.
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).
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.