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
Pittards Ethiopia Wins Award for Second Time
Community, Ethiopia, Press / 24th September 2020In 2019 The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue instituted a system of awards highlighting good practice and loyalty in tax payment. Pittards Ethiopia Tannery is...
Pittards says thank you
Community, People / 24th September 2020Pittards today said a big thank you to the NHS with a presentation of a cheque for £595 to its local hospital in Yeovil....
In Her Shoes – A Inspiring Watch from Pittards Partner Vivobarefoot
Brand Partners, Community, Ethiopia, People / 15th May 2020Pittards has been trading with Ethiopia for about 100years and established its own manufacturing there in 2005. We work closely with our community and...
Pittards pivots to donate scrubs bags and fundraise for the NHS
Community / 8th May 2020We have worked hard to switch our Yeovil leathergoods production into making scrubs bags, which we have donated to health workers as part of...