01 / DIRECTION
Concept & Design
The product begins with its purpose, silhouette, dimensions and design details. These decisions establish the direction for development.
Manufacturing
SARTE / Manufacturing
The craft
behind every piece.
Every SARTE product begins with an idea and takes shape through material selection, product development, skilled construction and considered finishing. Discover the process behind the pieces we create for the SARTE collection.
Discover our process
The making of SARTE
From the first idea
to the final detail.
A well-considered leather product is shaped by more than its appearance. Its material, proportions, construction and finish all contribute to the way it looks, feels and functions.
At SARTE, the manufacturing journey brings the product vision into physical form. Through RS Leather Trade, designs move through development, material selection, pattern preparation, cutting, assembly and finishing before the completed pieces are reviewed for the collection.
Our focus is on bringing the details together in a way that feels coherent with the SARTE identity — from the initial specification to the finished product.
SARTE — A Legacy in Every Layer.
The manufacturing company
RS Leather
Trade.
The production foundation behind SARTE.
RS Leather Trade is the manufacturing company through which SARTE products are developed and produced. It brings the product brief into the workshop, translating the intended design into patterns, samples, components and finished goods.
This relationship connects the brand’s product direction with the practical work of manufacturing, helping keep design requirements and production details aligned throughout the process.
01Product development
02Leather craftsmanship
03Private-label production
04Product inspection
The process
Every stage
has a purpose.
A finished product is the result of a sequence of considered steps. Each stage contributes to the construction, appearance and character of the piece.
02 / MATERIAL
Material Selection
Materials are considered according to the product’s intended look, feel and use, with attention to grain, texture, thickness and consistency.
03 / DEVELOPMENT
Pattern & Sampling
Patterns and samples translate the design into a physical form. Proportions, construction and details can be reviewed before production.
04 / PREPARATION
Cutting & Components
Approved patterns guide the preparation of panels and components, with care given to dimensions, placement and material use.
05 / CONSTRUCTION
Stitching & Assembly
Individual components are brought together. Stitch lines, alignment, reinforcement points and hardware all contribute to the product’s structure.
06 / COMPLETION
Finishing & Inspection
Edges, surfaces and visible details are refined, then the finished product is reviewed before it moves to packing and dispatch.
Materials & details
The character
is in the details.
Material choice, construction and finishing work together to define the final character of a leather product.
01
Material character
Texture, grain, thickness and hand-feel are considered in relation to the design and intended use of each product.
02
Cut & proportion
Patterns and dimensions guide the shape of each component and help establish balanced proportions in the finished piece.
03
Stitching & structure
Stitch lines, alignment, reinforcement and assembly details contribute to the product’s construction and overall presentation.
04
Finishing touches
Edges, surfaces, hardware and other visible elements are considered as part of the product’s final appearance.
Quality review
Considered
before it leaves.
The final review brings attention back to the details of the finished product. Construction and presentation are checked before the item moves to packing and dispatch.
01
Material & appearance
Reviewing the material’s overall appearance and the product’s finished presentation.
02
Stitching & construction
Reviewing stitch lines, alignment, structure and relevant construction details.
03
Hardware & components
Checking visible hardware, component placement and finishing details.
04
Final presentation
Confirming that the finished product is prepared for packing and dispatch.
Private-label manufacturing
From product idea
to brand identity.
Private-label production connects a product’s specifications with the brand it is created for. The process brings design requirements, development and product presentation together under one direction.
01
Specification
Product dimensions, features, construction and design requirements are established as the starting point.
02
Development
Patterns and samples translate the product direction into a practical design for manufacturing.
03
Brand details
Approved products are prepared with the relevant brand elements and product presentation.
04
Production & completion
Production follows the approved product direction, leading into finishing, inspection, packing and dispatch.
Behind every SARTE piece
One connected
manufacturing journey.
From the initial product direction to the finished piece, each stage contributes to the final expression of the SARTE collection.
Idea & direction
A product begins with a purpose, a design intention and a clear sense of how it should look and function.
Development
RS Leather Trade helps translate the product direction into specifications, patterns and samples.
Craft & construction
Selected materials are prepared, assembled and finished according to the product requirements.
Review & completion
The finished product is reviewed and prepared for packing, dispatch and its place in the collection.
The SARTE standard
Crafted with purpose.
Made for SARTE.
Explore the collection and discover the finished pieces shaped by our approach to leather, construction and detail.
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