Schnittger – leather is our speciality.

Gebrüder Schnittger GmbH is one of Germany’s leading providers of animal skins and hides, and a major supplier to the global leather industry.
Our products span the entire leather production process, from raw animal hides to sophisticated finished leathers. For more than 50 years, we’ve combined innovative technology with specialist expertise to achieve the finest quality in everything we do – from semi-processed products to our finished leather range.

	Skins and hides Our principal business is the processing and distribution of high-quality raw materials sourced from carefully selected suppliers. A key feature of these products, many of which are used in the clothing industry, is their origin: all Schnittger: skins and hides are obtained exclusively from animals reared in Germany.

	Split Split is an important by-product in leather production and another key part of our business. To ensure maximum scope for subsequent processing, our split is produced to the highest technical standards. Click on the link to find out more about Schnittger Split

	Wetblue Schnittger wetblue is an intermediate product that is particularly popular among leather manufacturers serving the furniture and automotive industries. Click on the link to find out more about Schnittger Wetblue and the tanning process from which its name is derived.

	BayernLeder Our high-quality finished leathers are marketed under the brand name BayernLeder. With a choice of five different leather types, you’ll find the ideal solution for every application. Click on the link to find out more about BayernLeder.

The finest quality for the most exacting requirements.

Schnittger leather products are used in every application where quality, durability and elegance are required. Our customers include leading manufacturers of top-quality leather for the furniture, automotive and aviation industries as well as large-scale interior furnishers, interior designers and upholsterers.

Caring for people and the environment.

We guarantee that our skin-friendly leather is produced in accordance with all relevant technical and environmental standards – throughout the manufacturing process. Click on the link to find out more