How we started
Our place at the leading edge of leather is driven by a history of innovation and expertise that dates back to 1826. In that time we’ve helped outfit round the world yacht racers, and provided leather for the gloves of Spitfire pilots and famous footballers.
Our Story
OUR PERFORMANCE LEATHER
Pittards technical expertise and continuing programme of research and development has driven the engineering of a broad range of performance leathers. Incorporating technical qualities such as resistance to water, fire, chemicals, abrasion, microbes and staining, Pittards leathers provide the freedom to design products for a wide range of end uses.
Sector Innovation
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
Leading brands from around the world trust Pittards technology in their products. Partnerships span diverse sectors, including golf, motorcycling, mountaineering, polo, baseball, hiking, military and safety applications plus fashion.
Sectors
CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pittards’ work in Ethiopia extends beyond the commercial and deep into the local community in both Addis Ababa and at its tannery site in Edjersa. We demonstrate social responsibility through employment for the disadvantaged and extended care for staff and families.
Commitment
Investor Information
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InvestorsIn The Press
Back to Back Trade Shows
Events & Exhibitions / 20th February 2019Daines and Hathaway have exhibited in back to back shows this year already. After a successful trip to NY Men’s trade show in January...
Working with Atmospheric Pressures – #TanneryInsights
#TanneryInsights / 11th December 2018There are several machines used daily in the tannery that quicken up the drying process. You will have heard of the phrase ‘more hands...
Traditional skills, modern manufacturing – #TanneryInsights
#TanneryInsights / 4th December 2018Cavemen who needed a way of protecting themselves from the elements created the first basic tanning principles that still apply today – albeit in...
WEST COUNTRY QUILT & TEXTILE SHOW, 30th August – 1st September 2018
Events & Exhibitions / 28th August 2018Pittards will be exhibiting at the West Country Quilt and Textile Show from 30th August – 1st September 2018. The show is held at...