Why we use deadstock leather – and what it means for you
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An honest approach to sustainability
At Heim Studios we want to be open about our material choices. We know that “sustainability” is often used as a sales gimmick, but for us it’s about thoughtful decisions. Our first bag, The Sail Bag , is made in Oslo from surplus materials. Specifically, suede from Italian fashion houses. It’s a conscious choice, with real meaning for both the environment and you as a customer.
What is deadstock leather?
Deadstock refers to textiles and materials that are left unused after overproduction or small deviations in larger production runs. The leather we use is new and of high quality, but without purpose, until we give it a new life. By using deadstock, we can reduce waste and offer a handmade leather bag that both looks good and does something good.
Why deadstock makes sense
By producing a leather tote bag based on deadstock, we reduce the need for new resources. This means less water consumption, fewer chemicals and a lower carbon footprint. At the same time, it gives us access to exclusive materials, which would otherwise go to waste, and the opportunity to create an environmentally friendly leather tote bag, with aesthetic and lasting value.
We believe in a slower production where fewer bags are produced, but with greater care in every detail.
What does this mean to you?
When you carry The Sail Bag , you carry more than just a bag. You carry:
- A Norwegian design, made in Oslo
- A handmade leather bag with natural variations in texture and color
- A bag made of Italian leather that would otherwise be thrown away
- A product with lower resource consumption than traditional leather bags
Each bag is unique. Small nuances in the leather mean that no two are exactly alike. A symbol of how sustainability and exclusivity can go hand in hand.
No perfect solutions – but better choices
We know that leather is not a perfect solution. But using deadstock leather in small editions, produced locally in Norway, is a real and honest step in the right direction. The Sail Bag is our way of showing that luxury can be responsible, and that good design can have a good footprint.
For you, it means you get a limited edition leather bag with value, character and a story worth telling.
Want to know more about The Sail Bag?
Read more about the product here or visit our online store to see how this unique bag fits into your wardrobe. The Sail Bag is available in limited quantities, made to order.