Our in-house laboratory supports leather development and testing. We develop custom colors from customer samples, explore new finishes and textures, and refine technical performance characteristics. Our expertise includes water-repellent leathers and materials for work and safety footwear, outdoor, western, and fashion applications.
CURTIDOS BENGALA
We are a tannery based in León, Guanajuato, one of Mexico’s leading leather industry hubs. With more than 40 years of experience, our expertise is part of an identity built on a deep understanding of leather, quality, and continuous evolution. From here, we maintain an international outlook that enables us to meet the demands of contemporary design, fashion, and manufacturing.
We develop high-quality leathers for footwear, leather goods, apparel, furniture, accessories, and specialized applications.
Our experience, industrial infrastructure, and commitment to innovation enable us to develop leather to high quality standards. We carefully manage every stage of production to ensure consistency, performance, and finishes tailored to the requirements of each end use.
Decades of experience and technical expertise have given us an in-depth understanding of leather and how it performs. WE MASTER THE TOUCH expresses our approach: mastering the process, paying attention to every detail, and bringing each hide to the result the design calls for.
MISSION
To manufacture high-quality leathers that create value for our customers through technical excellence, responsive service, reliable fulfillment, and responsible processes.
VISION
To be a leading Mexican tannery, recognized nationally and internationally for quality, reliability, innovation, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships.
COMMITMENT
At Curtidos Bengala, we are committed to growing responsibly, supporting our people, strengthening operational safety, and reducing the environmental impact of our processes.
VALUES
- Reliability: We deliver on our commitments.
- Quality: We pay attention to every detail of the product and the process.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our decisions and their consequences.
- Continuous Improvement: We continually seek better ways of working.
- Respect: We care for our employees, customers, suppliers, and the environment.
WHAT SETS US APART
Every leather is the result of years of experience, innovation, and a deep understanding of the material. From the velvety softness of suede to the firmness of finished leather, we master hand feel, color, and performance at every stage of the process.
Infrastructure
Our industrial infrastructure encompasses bovine leather retanning, dyeing, and finishing, supported by a new facility equipped with specialized machinery and a monthly capacity of approximately 1,000,000 ft² of finished leather. This enables us to meet varying order volumes and technical specifications, with production schedules and delivery times tailored to each customer’s needs.
Quality
Quality is monitored throughout production, with controls for thickness, color, texture, uniformity, and the physical properties of leather. We track each project’s technical specifications to ensure consistent quality and performance.
We work closely with brands, designers, manufacturers, and sourcing teams to interpret global trends, design directions, and market needs, translating them into innovative, versatile leathers with a distinct identity.
Based in Mexico, we serve customers in the United States and Canada, supplying leather to international manufacturers and brands seeking quality, precision, responsiveness, and high performance.
- With more than 40 years of experience, our expertise is part of an identity built on a deep understanding of leather, quality, and continuous evolution.
- Our work has earned a Gold rating from the Leather Working Group (LWG), a leading international benchmark for assessing tannery performance.