WHY WILDEBEAST
The Wildebeast Difference
We do more than design leather goods. We understand and develop the material they are made from, giving us greater control over quality, construction and the support that follows your purchase.
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Traditional luxury labels
Mass-market bags
Leather
Full-grain leather
Leather grade varies
Often corrected, bonded or synthetic
Material control
Leather developed through our own manufacturing facilities
Typically sourced from external tanneries
Material source is often not disclosed
Certified facilities
LWG Gold Certified
ISO 9001 & 14001 systems
ISO 9001 & 14001 systems
Varies by brand
Often not disclosed
Leather safety
ZDHC Level 3 standards
Varies by supply chain
Often not disclosed
Accountability
Material, construction and inspection under our control
Multiple specialist suppliers may be involved
Usually high-volume outsourced production
Pricing model
Direct maker pricing
Includes brand and retail overheads
Lower initial price
Guarantee
2-year guarantee on every product
Varies by brand
Usually limited or not clearly disclosed
Aftercare
Lifetime repair support, where repairable
Repair availability varies
Usually replacement-focused