{"id":9256,"date":"2022-02-16T07:35:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T07:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/the-quality-of-products\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:52:27","slug":"the-quality-of-products","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/the-quality-of-products\/","title":{"rendered":"The quality of products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover has-parallax\" id=\"banner-95913523\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" data-parallax=\"-3\" data-parallax-container=\".banner\" data-parallax-background>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/textura-piele-1400x509.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-1830193676\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n<h1 class=\"lead\">The quality of products<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">If you want a leather product that will give you years of beauty and utility, you should consider purchasing a product that has been lovingly crafted from fine, high-quality, vegetable-tanned leather.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-1830193676 {\n  width: 80%;\n}\n#text-box-1830193676 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-95913523 {\n  padding-top: 450px;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1795533217\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1495913223\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>LEATHER<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>If you want a leather product that will give you years of beauty and utility, you should consider purchasing a product that has been lovingly crafted from fine, high-quality, vegetable-tanned leather.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This leather is environmentally friendly, does not expose its creators to toxic substances, and requires a level of craftsmanship that is rarely found in today&#8217;s world of rapid machine production. Vegetable tanned leather is the epitome of quality and beauty and is designed to provide a lifetime of use. Discerning buyers understand the artistry and creativity that goes into creating leather of this quality.  <\/p>\n<h2>WHAT IS VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER?<\/h2>\n<p>Vegetable tanned leather is made through a special process that harnesses the power of natural tannins. These are found in organic materials to add a unique look and feel to the animal skin. We like to use only this type of leather for the entire range of items we produce.<br \/>\n<strong>While the names may sound similar, vegetable tanned leather should not be confused with vegan leather, which is not a real leather product at all.<\/strong><br \/>\nTo better understand how vegetable tanned leather differs from other types of leather products, it is important to know how it is created.<\/p>\n<h2>THE LEATHER TANNING PROCESS<\/h2>\n<p>Like any leather product, the process behind creating vegetable-tanned leather begins immediately after an animal is slaughtered. The \u201cgreen\u201d or new hide is salted to preserve it and then hung in a structure called a beam house. From there, the hide is moved to a lime pit where it is soaked in a natural chemical called lime to dissolve the hair from the hides. The hides are then placed in a vat containing tannin \u2013 in this case, natural tree bark or other organic materials. This soaking process helps to dehydrate the leather, contributing to its softness and pleasant hand feel. The vegetable tanning process is a long and artisanal one, taking up to two months, which is why leather is more commonly tanned with minerals such as chromium. While this tanning method uses quite a bit of water, it doesn\u2019t pollute the environment like the chrome-based leather tanning process does. There is also less machinery, and therefore less electricity, involved in the vegetable tanning process.       <\/p>\n<h2>WHY VEGETABLE TANNING IS PREFERRED<\/h2>\n<p>The long, slow, traditional techniques used to process vegetable tanned leather mean that leather goods continue to soften and develop a beautiful patina as they age. The tanning process also leaves the leather with unique variations in tone and color. For vegetable tanned leather goods including saddles, sheaths, belts, wallets, journal covers, bags, shoes and purses, this means they will become even more comfortable the longer you use them. The edges of vegetable tanned leather are buffed or twisted, meaning this leather is built to last for decades. This type of leather is usually stiff at first, but becomes more flexible over time. Vegetable tanned leather has that distinctive \u201cleather\u201d aroma, rather than the typical chemical smell of chrome-tanned products. The scent is sweet, woody and rich. The original fibers of the animal&#8217;s hide can be easily seen, adding to its character. A piece of vegetable tanned leather is truly a one-of-a-kind product. Due to the artisanal nature of the tanning process, vegetable tanned leather is more expensive than chrome leather. It is typically used for high-quality, handcrafted leather goods. However, it becomes wonderfully soft and supple over time, so many manufacturers create long-lasting shoes, bags, belts, and other products using this material.           <\/p>\n<h2>METAL BUCKLES AND ACCESSORIES<\/h2>\n<p>The accessories are made by centrifugal casting and individually finished in our own workshop, from Sn-Sb-Cu alloy, called Britannia or Lead Free Pewter, of the highest quality, according to European Norm no. 1907\/2006 regarding the content of Lead, Cadmium and Nickel in jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>Metal accessories that come into direct contact with the skin are coated with Ceramix.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ceramix solution is a transparent nano-ceramic protective layer used in the electrostatic coating (e-coating) process for jewelry and fashion accessories. This advanced technology provides superior protection against wear, oxidation and scratches, without affecting the aesthetic appearance of the treated objects.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Main features of Ceramix:<br \/>\n<strong> Hybrid composition: It is a resin impregnated with nano-sized ceramic particles, which provides durability and high abrasion resistance.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Complete protection: Provides an effective barrier against oxidation and mechanical wear, extending the life of jewelry and accessories.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Extensive Compatibility: Can be applied to a variety of metals and finishes, making it ideal for jewelry made of non-precious metals or for pieces with delicate plating.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Compliance with international standards: The product complies with international safety and environmental regulations. Ceramix is \u200b\u200brecommended for jewelry workshops and fashion accessory manufacturers who want to offer products with increased durability and an impeccable appearance.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Pewter is a metal alloy that traditionally contains between 85 and 99% tin, with the remainder consisting of 1\u20134% copper, acting as a hardener. Traditionally, there were three grades of pewter: fine, for tableware, with 96\u201399% tin and 1\u20134% copper; normal, also for eating and drinking utensils but duller in appearance, with 92 percent tin, 1\u20136 percent copper and up to 4 percent lead; and solder, not for eating or drinking utensils, which could contain up to 40 percent lead. <\/p>\n<p>Modern pewter is an alloy of Tin, Copper, Antimony and\/or Bismuth, without Lead.<\/p>\n<p>Physically, pewter is a shiny metal that is very similar in appearance to silver. Like silver, pewter will oxidize to a dull gray over time if left untreated. Pewter is a very malleable alloy, being soft enough to be shaped with hand tools or to be centrifugally cast into fine jewelry or other parts and accessories. Pewter can be polished to a characteristic luster, further enhancing its perceived value and visual appeal.   <\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s fine, lead-free pewter is of a finer quality, and alloys that include antimony and bismuth are more durable and shiny. Modern pewter is approximately 91% tin, 7.5% antimony, and 1.5% copper; the absence of lead makes it safe for use with food and beverages. The best pewter, used today for jewelry and lead-free product lines, is approximately 97% tin, to ensure only the cleanest and most environmentally friendly product lines. The surface of modern pewter is bluish-white, with either a shiny finish or a soft, satin sheen. It resists tarnishing, retaining its color and finish indefinitely.    <\/p>\n<p>Pewter is shaped by casting, striking, or in a centrifugal mold and is usually simply ornamented with moldings or engraving, although some display items, especially from the Renaissance period in France and Germany, feature intricate ornamentation. Pewter was used early in East Asia, and Roman pieces still exist today. England was a center of pewter in the Middle Ages; pewter was the main tableware until it was replaced by porcelain.  <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Early pewter&#8221;, high in lead, tarnished by time. With less than 35% lead, pewter was used for decanters, mugs, canisters, bowls, vases, candlesticks, and canisters. The lead remained in solid solution with the tin, so the alloy was resistant to weak acids in food. The tin-based alloy was used in the manufacture of household utensils. Pewter dates back at least 2,000 years, to Roman times, and contained approximately 70% tin and 30% lead.    <\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s fine \u201clead-free\u201d tin offers a talented craftsman a potential brilliance almost equal to silver in appearance. Add to this, its soft and flexible nature and you have a product that is well suited to any project that requires high perceived value, curved design and minimal weight. It is also the metal of choice for those involved in creating 3D sculpted models \u2013 as it is a pleasure to work with such a refined alloy.  <\/p>\n<p>Any reputable manufacturer today should use only the highest quality of pewter available, completely \u201cLead Free.\u201d Although harder to find and somewhat more expensive, lead-free pewter is the material of choice for those wise companies who truly want to provide the best and safest products to the eventual consumer.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-blank.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9256","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9256"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27172,"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9256\/revisions\/27172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichita.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}