Are your leathers more soft or more stiff?
We supply leathers suitable for both soft and rigid, structured bags.
Do you have a wide range of colours?
We have a standard colour chart made up of 24 colours, but we can also create a custom sample colour on request.
What types of leather tanning techniques and hides do you use?
We use different techniques, such as vegetable, synthetic and chromium tanning.
We generally use half-calf, but for belts we use square hide backs.
How can I keep up to date with your latest news?
All our customers can receive new proposals via our newsletter channel or by post, or by visits to and from our sales network or Kara agents.
What are delivery times like?
For samples, delivery times are usually 10 days, except under extraordinary circumstances. For production orders, generally it takes 4 weeks, depending on the quantity and type of article.
Do you have production minimums?
Generally, we don’t have production minimums, as we use different price lists for different quantities.
What are your prices like?
We offer cheaper prices for more industrial items for large production series, and higher prices for handcrafted and more artistic items.
Do you also ship abroad?
Of course, we ship all over the world.
Do you also perform technical tests, such as colour fastness or rubbing tests?
We carry out basic technical tests at our factory free of charge for our customers. For a fee, we can carry out certified technical tests as required by individual customers, by relying on a specialized laboratory.
FOOTWEAR
What types of leathers do you have?
Half-calf, sheep and goat
What kind of tanning technique do you use?
We use different techniques, such as vegetable, synthetic, chromium tanning.
Are the leathers for assembly or pre-assembly?
We have specially designed articles for boots, men’s shoes, women’s shoes, ballet flats, pumps, sports shoes, and much more.
Can your leathers be anatomically shaped?
We have specially designed articles for the production of anatomically shaped boots with single and double oriented curvatures.
What are delivery times like?
For samples, delivery times are usually 10 days, except under extraordinary circumstances. For production orders, generally it takes 4 weeks, depending on the quantity and type of article.
Do you have much experience in the sector?
Of course, we have been suppliers of the most famous brands in the footwear world since the 1970s.
Does the product hold vulcanization?
Yes, in recent years we have developed articles for the production of sports and leisure shoes specially designed to offer excellent adhesion and tolerance for vulcanization.
Do you have production minimums?
Generally, we don’t have production minimums, as we use different price lists for different quantities.
Do you have a wide range of colours?
We have a standard colour chart made up of 24 colours, but we can also create a custom sample colour on request.
FURNITURE
Can your products be realized using upholstery leathers?
Conceria Kara boasts a division specialized in the production of upholstery leathers, and almost all of Kara’s standard items can be made with these types of leather.
Can items be produced on an industrial scale or in large quantities?
Of course, Kara Group is organized to produce items on the basis of economies of scale and in industrial quantities.
Do you also have a stock service for ready-to-use leathers?
Yes, we have a rapid stock service for some of the best selling articles.
Are your leathers suitable for technical furniture applications?
We have our own internal protocol for furniture leathers, but we can also work to detailed specifications provided to us by customers.
Do you have leathers for upholstering?
Almost all of our articles can be used for upholstery. It is important to specify the intended use when ordering.
Can items be produced on large sized leathers, such as greater than 4 square metres?
For furniture articles, we use 4-5 sqm cow hides, 4.5-5.5 sqm bull hides, and 3-3.5 sqm splits.
Can you reproduce an article ordered long ago?
All the articles produced by Conceria Kara are fully archived in all of their specifications and can be reproduced even after many years.
What are delivery times like?
Depending on the quantity and type of the article, delivery times are made in approximately 4-5 weeks.
Are you able to work collaboratively on a project? Such as a yacht or hotel?
Kara boasts a team of technicians, stylists and designers very used to teamworking with external designers, architects and engineers.
Do you have production minimums?
Generally, we don’t have production minimums, as we use different price lists for different quantities.
CONTRACT
Can you produce in large quantities?
Kara can produce in large quantities, while maintaining the highest quality.
Can you take on ad hoc projects and designs?
Kara’s style workshop constantly collaborates with external designers.
Do you carry out technical stress tests?
We can make leathers to any specification and for any use, such as contract applications, yachting, aviation, and so on.
Can you carry out on-site visits or assessments?
Of course, we have a specialized team for on-site visits and assessments.
Can you guarantee extreme confidentiality in handling sensitive information?
Kara works in extreme confidentiality, and where necessary signs exclusive collaboration contracts.
Is there an exclusivity on certain items?
Items made under exclusive collaboration are covered by a non-disclosure agreement between the parties, and removed from any commercial communications by Conceria Kara.
Can you guarantee a high level of customization?
Kara can create 100% custom items, thanks to its internal supply chain of plates, logos, colours and different leathers.
YACHT DESIGN
Do you have elegant, high-end products?
Kara leathers have been used in numerous furnishing projects for the most exclusive yacht and international shipyards, as well as cruise ships.
Is there an exclusivity on certain items?
Items made under exclusive collaboration are covered by a non-disclosure agreement between the parties, and removed from any commercial communications by Conceria Kara.
Are you available for collaborative projects?
Kara’s style laboratory collaborates all the time with external designers.
Do you also carry out technical tests?
Of course, we have a specialized team for on-site visits and assessments.
Do you also have marine themed leathers?
Yes, over the years we have produced many articles with navy, marine, sailing, yachting and sea themes and designs.
AVIATION
Is there an exclusivity on certain items?
Items made under exclusive collaboration are covered by a non-disclosure agreement between the parties, and removed from any commercial communications by Conceria Kara.
Are you available for collaborative projects?
Kara’s style laboratory collaborates all the time with external designers.
Do you also carry out technical tests?
Of course, we have a specialized team for on-site visits and assessments.
