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Produits
Box bull-hide leather is a very high-quality leather renowned for its smooth, shiny, hard-wearing look. It is often used to make leather goods.
Smooth, shiny look: The leather's surface is smooth with slight graining, giving it a lustrous, stylish look.
Firmness: It is firmer and more rigid than other types of leather, giving it excellent stability.
Robustness: It is very resistant to wear and tear and scratches, making it a very durable leather.
Finish: It is often finished with a wax or resin coating to accentuate its lustre and further protect it.
How is it made?
Box bull-hide leather is made using the top layer of the bull's hide. It is chrome-tanned, then pressed and polished to achieve its smooth, shiny surface.
Why choose box bull-hide leather?
Its smooth, shiny look gives it a stylish, luxurious vibe. Its resistance to wear and tear makes it an ideal choice for items intended for daily use. And its firmness enables it to retain its shape over time.
Smooth, shiny look: The leather's surface is smooth with slight graining, giving it a lustrous, stylish look.
Firmness: It is firmer and more rigid than other types of leather, giving it excellent stability.
Robustness: It is very resistant to wear and tear and scratches, making it a very durable leather.
Finish: It is often finished with a wax or resin coating to accentuate its lustre and further protect it.
How is it made?
Box bull-hide leather is made using the top layer of the bull's hide. It is chrome-tanned, then pressed and polished to achieve its smooth, shiny surface.
Why choose box bull-hide leather?
Its smooth, shiny look gives it a stylish, luxurious vibe. Its resistance to wear and tear makes it an ideal choice for items intended for daily use. And its firmness enables it to retain its shape over time.
Split calfskin leather is a material obtained from the lower layer of the cowhide, unlike full-grain leather, which comes from the top layer.
Thickness: Generally thinner than full-grain leather.
Strength: Less robust than full-grain leather, it is more supple and malleable.
Appearance: The surface may be smooth, grainy or velvety, depending on the finish.
Thickness: Generally thinner than full-grain leather.
Strength: Less robust than full-grain leather, it is more supple and malleable.
Appearance: The surface may be smooth, grainy or velvety, depending on the finish.
Nubuck calfskin leather is calfskin leather whose surface has been slightly sanded to achieve a velvety look that is soft to the touch, similar to suede. This particular finish gives it a unique charm and makes it exceptionally stylish
Velvety look: The surface of nubuck leather is slightly furry, giving it a soft, silky appearance.
Pleasant feel: Nubuck leather has a very pleasant, soft, warm feel.
Robustness: Despite its softness, nubuck leather is robust and hard-wearing.
Maintenance: Nubuck leather requires specific maintenance in order to preserve its velvety look.
How is it made?
After tanning, the leather's surface is sanded to remove the top layer and expose the leather's fibres. This process creates nubuck's trademark velvety look.
Why choose nubuck calfskin leather?
Nubuck leather has a unique, stylish look that's perfect for people who love warm, natural materials. Its soft feel makes it a leather that's very pleasant to wear.
> Read our care tips
Velvety look: The surface of nubuck leather is slightly furry, giving it a soft, silky appearance.
Pleasant feel: Nubuck leather has a very pleasant, soft, warm feel.
Robustness: Despite its softness, nubuck leather is robust and hard-wearing.
Maintenance: Nubuck leather requires specific maintenance in order to preserve its velvety look.
How is it made?
After tanning, the leather's surface is sanded to remove the top layer and expose the leather's fibres. This process creates nubuck's trademark velvety look.
Why choose nubuck calfskin leather?
Nubuck leather has a unique, stylish look that's perfect for people who love warm, natural materials. Its soft feel makes it a leather that's very pleasant to wear.
> Read our care tips
Nappa calfskin leather is a type of very high-quality leather, renowned for its softness, suppleness and smooth appearance. It is often used to make luxury items such as handbags, shoes, clothing and, of course, belts.
Extreme softness: Nappa leather has a soft, silky feel unlike anything else.
Suppleness: It folds easily without creasing, making it ideal for items that need to retain their shape.
Smooth appearance: The surface of nappa leather is smooth and uniform, without any visible graining.
Robustness: Despite its softness, nappa leather is also robust and hard-wearing.
Finish: It may have a number of different finishes, giving it a great variety of looks and colours.
How is it made?
Nappa leather is made using the top layer of a cow's hide. This is the thinner, more even section. It is chrome-tanned, giving it its suppleness and robustness. The surface is then carefully treated to achieve a smooth, uniform look.
Why choose nappa calfskin leather?
If you're looking for a high-quality leather item that's soft to the touch and has a stylish appearance, nappa leather is an excellent choice. It is often associated with luxury and exclusivity.
> Read our care tips
Extreme softness: Nappa leather has a soft, silky feel unlike anything else.
Suppleness: It folds easily without creasing, making it ideal for items that need to retain their shape.
Smooth appearance: The surface of nappa leather is smooth and uniform, without any visible graining.
Robustness: Despite its softness, nappa leather is also robust and hard-wearing.
Finish: It may have a number of different finishes, giving it a great variety of looks and colours.
How is it made?
Nappa leather is made using the top layer of a cow's hide. This is the thinner, more even section. It is chrome-tanned, giving it its suppleness and robustness. The surface is then carefully treated to achieve a smooth, uniform look.
Why choose nappa calfskin leather?
If you're looking for a high-quality leather item that's soft to the touch and has a stylish appearance, nappa leather is an excellent choice. It is often associated with luxury and exclusivity.
> Read our care tips
Since 1930, each piece has been wholly manufactured in Château-Renault (Centre-Val de Loire, France), demonstrating the brand's commitment to passing down skills and knowledge through generations. You can learn more about the various stages of our belt-production process under 'Our expertise'.
Services
We offer a 2-year warranty on all our items. Leather is a premium, living material that grows more beautiful over time. While our warranty covers any manufacturing defects in your belt, it is no substitute for appropriate maintenance. It does not cover signs of wear-and-tear associated with age and intense usage. To keep your belt looking good, we encourage you to read our care tips.
> Read our warranty conditions
> Read our warranty conditions
The action required will depend on the type of stain and your belt's material. Have a read through all our care tips
Here are a few general tips:
- Act quickly: The faster you treat the stain, the easier it will be to remove.
- Test the cleaning product: Before applying a product across the entire surface, test it on a small, less visible section.
- Follow the instructions: Always follow the cleaning products' instructions for use.
For common stains:
- Greasy stains: Use terre de Sommières (Montmorillonite clay powder) or talcum powder. Sprinkle the powder over the stain, leave for several hours, then brush off.
- Water-based stains: Dry the belt with a soft, absorbent cloth.
- Coloured stains: For coloured stains, use a cleaning product designed specifically for use on leather
Your leather belt is an investment. To ensure it stays with you for many years, it is important to give it the care it deserves. Regular maintenance will enable the leather to preserve its natural beauty and prevent it from drying out or fading.
ALTERNATING
This is not an action you need to perform but rather a case of paying essential attention to ensure your belt lasts a long time and ages well: never wear it two days in a row!
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Appropriate maintenance is essential for preserving the beauty and longevity of your Maison Boinet belt. Have a read of our tips specific to the type of leather or material used in your belt or bracelet.
> See all our care tips
ALTERNATING
This is not an action you need to perform but rather a case of paying essential attention to ensure your belt lasts a long time and ages well: never wear it two days in a row!
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Appropriate maintenance is essential for preserving the beauty and longevity of your Maison Boinet belt. Have a read of our tips specific to the type of leather or material used in your belt or bracelet.
> See all our care tips
Create a unique belt! We give you the option of personalising your items (belts and bracelets) for free with a date or initials. These are heat-branded on the inside tip, using gold film.
Browse all our customisable pieces:
> Customisable women's belts
> Customisable men's belts
> Customisable women's bracelets
N.B.: Given the unique nature of each customisation, personalised products cannot be exchanged or returned.
Browse all our customisable pieces:
> Customisable women's belts
> Customisable men's belts
> Customisable women's bracelets
N.B.: Given the unique nature of each customisation, personalised products cannot be exchanged or returned.
A correctly adjusted belt will generally fasten at the third hole. There are several ways for you to determine your size:
Based on your pant size (FR): Our size-match tables will show you your equivalent belt size.
By measuring: Belt size is measured from the start of the buckle to the belt's middle hole. Measuring your waistline with a measuring tape will give you an accurate measurement. Then check our size-match tables
Based on where it's being worn: Your belt size depends on where you wear it. If you wear it at your hips, allow approximately an extra 10 cm more than if you're wearing it at your waist.
> See our size guide here
Based on your pant size (FR): Our size-match tables will show you your equivalent belt size.
By measuring: Belt size is measured from the start of the buckle to the belt's middle hole. Measuring your waistline with a measuring tape will give you an accurate measurement. Then check our size-match tables
Based on where it's being worn: Your belt size depends on where you wear it. If you wear it at your hips, allow approximately an extra 10 cm more than if you're wearing it at your waist.
> See our size guide here
