Our Materials

We prioritize working with natural materials and source our leathers only from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries in Italy. That’s because natural materials are more durable, easy to repair when you’ve given them a little too much love, and ensure the least amount of environmental harm.

Nappa

Often used for luxury shoes and handbags, nappa is a smooth, full-grain leather known for its soft feel and refined look.

Calf Leather

A fine grain leather, prized for its softness and exceptional durability. We often use it as a lining for its glove-like feel against the skin.

Tumbled Leather

Full-grain leather softened through a tumbling process, resulting in a soft, textured finish and a broken-in feel from day one.

Embossed & Printed Leather

Tuscany’s renowned tanneries have perfected techniques to make croc-embossed and python- and leopard-printed leathers look like the real thing.

Nubuck

A top-grain leather that's been lightly buffed to create a velvety, matte surface.

Suede

A soft, velvety leather made from the underside of the hide. Its fine nap gives it a luxurious texture and rich color.

Leather Working Group

The Leather Working Group (LWG) is a nonprofit dedicated to more sustainable leather production. M.Gemi sources all leathers from LWG-certified tanneries.

Naplak

A high-shine patent leather with a slightly crinkled surface. It’s also more supple than traditional patent.

Patent

Leather finished with a high-gloss coating for a sleek, mirror-like shine.

Shearling

Soft lamb or sheepskin with the wool still attached. Shearling is naturally insulating, breathable, and cozy against the skin.

EVA

Short for Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, EVA is a lightweight, shock-absorbing foam used in soles for cushion and durability.

XL ExtralightⓇ

XL ExtralightⓇ is an Italian company that has developed a proprietary sole material three times lighter than traditional EVA. And with every step of the production process designed to reduce waste and environmental harm, it’s a purchase you can feel good about in more ways than one.

Natural Rubber

Harvested from rubber trees, rubber is a naturally flexible, durable sole material used for  cushioning and slip-resistance.