100% vegetable tanned

100% vegetable tanned

"Shoes without allergenic substances", This was the motto of Martin Natur from the beginning. The selected vegetable-tanned ecopell leather quickly became the trademark of the shoe collection. It meets the highest Expectations regarding production, comfort and health.Ecopell stands for one of the most environmentally and skin-friendly leathers in the world and has received many awards. Experts recommend that allergy sufferers make sure that the leather is vegetable tanned when buying leather products such as shoes. Even wearing Martin Natur shoes barefoot is expressly permitted, even for people with sensitive and allergic skin.Martin Natur shoes with ECARF quality seal. The best remedy for any allergy is to avoid the trigger!

In 2012, Martin Natur was the first allergy-friendly shoe manufacturer in Europe to be awarded the ECARF quality seal. To improve the living situation of those affected, experts recommend wearing vegetable-tanned leather shoes that exclude allergy-causing chromium residues. The non-profit European foundation certifies products that improve the quality of life of allergy sufferers. The ECARF quality seal is seen as proof that Martin Natur lives up to its high standards.

"Chromates are among the most important contact allergens. They can be found in textiles, (...) and leather goods," says Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Zuberbier, head of the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF). "The allergy-causing effect of chromates on contact with the skin has long been known. Unfortunately, finding leather shoes tanned without chromium is still often a problem for those affected. Therefore, shoes made without chromium are a valuable contribution to improving the quality of life of people with contact allergies." Source: ECARF, 2012

Martin Natural Leather – 100% Vegetable Tanning


Gentle production in Germany – chrome-free

In order to guarantee consistently high leather quality, Martin Natur decided from the outset to use premium natural leather from the ecopell brand. The German leather manufacturer completely avoids the use of chromium salts and heavy metals. Instead, the experienced company from the Allgäu region relies on vegetable tanning, which uses only plant-based materials. Leaves, wood, bark and fruit are used as tanning agents. Regular laboratory tests prove the quality and skin compatibility of ecopell products, and we always strive to achieve the greatest possible transparency. Ecopell leather is one of the most environmentally and skin-friendly leathers in the world and has been awarded the following quality seals by experts from science, research and medicine. More Info: ecopell.de

Martin Natur jewelry parts are 100% nickel-free

Martin Natur makes every effort to avoid using allergy-causing materials in production. Nickel is a metal and is found in jewelry, buttons, eyelets and fasteners, among other things. Nickel in high concentrations irritates the skin of almost everyone. Nickel allergy is one of the most common allergies in Germany. Martin Natur has therefore decided against using materials and accessories that contain nickel.