Upholstery

Our Leathers

At Tasman Leathers, generations of skilled tanners have crafted fine upholstery leather since 1953.

Our tannery is situated where the Wanganui River flows out into the Tasman Sea. Our skilled tanners work with only the best hides from New Zealand's clean, unspoiled environment. The result is that we make leathers to be lived with and enjoyed by generations…

Finest quality leather

Although we've improved the ancient craft of tanning with modern technologies, the quality of the original raw hide is still paramount. Leather is a natural product that comes from the land. Each hide is unique, and reveals its history in its texture, grain, and its scars, nicks and rubs.

New Zealand's pastoral landscape and renowned farm quality management systems result in strong, healthy cattle and hides of the highest quality. You will recognise genuine Tasman Leather by its unmistakable quality and the Tasman Leathers' brand; a brand that is proud of its New Zealand origins and international presence and reputation.

Whether you're 30,000 feet up in your aircraft seat, holding a business meeting at a CBD diner, soaking up the atmosphere at the Auckland Sky casino, or relaxing at home with the Sunday paper - you will enjoy Tasman Leathers. Our brand is synonymous with beautiful hides, crafted to perfection. Made for living…

For Commercial Customers

Tasman Leathers are known to furniture designers and manufacturers in many countries for their unmistakable quality, and diversity of styles, colours and finishes.

We are also pleased to supply upholstery leather for special purpose applications, such as luxury yachts, casinos, commercial and aircraft fleet fit outs.

Commercial advantages of Tasman Leathers

  • Access to premium hides from healthy New Zealand cattle, with world-best animal health rating.
  • Flexible, scalable production process, averaging around 14,000 hides per week.
  • Top quality mineral tannage, producing hides that are chemically stable and hardwearing yet soft.

Robust Quality Assurance procedures include batch testing for:

  • finish adhesion
  • colour and rub fastness
  • abrasion resistance
  • flexibility and strength.