We source our leather from two renowned tanneries: Horween Leather Company and Danish tannery Ecco. 

All the leather we use is naturally and minimally treated, which means it'll scratch, mark, and show signs of wear—especially in the first few weeks. This is completely normal. Over time, everyday use will help the leather develop a rich, shiny patina that buffs out those early marks. These imperfections aren’t flaws, but rather proof of the leather’s authenticity and character.

Horween Leather 

Horween Leather Company is the oldest continually operated tannery in the United States. Their old-fashioned tanning process can take up to 2 months and requires over 89 different processes. The result is top-quality leather that patins quickly to become uniquely yours. Learn more here. 

Most of the leather we source from Horween is their Essex leather, but we’ve also worked with other types, including Chromexcel, Dublin, and Shell Cordovan.

Ecco Leather 

Starting with the iPhone 13, we introduced a new leather option. Ecco leather was developed by Nomad in collaboration with a Danish tannery called Ecco. The Ecco team utilizes modern tanning techniques that are adaptable, efficient, and innovative. It looks and smells like authentic leather and will still develop a patina (though it is slightly less susceptible to scratches and marks than our Horween leather).

Learn more about the differences between the two leathers here.

Caring for Your Leather

• Can I get my leather gear wet? No, try to avoid exposure to moisture as much as possible! Our leather doesn't have any synthetic sealants so water may damage it. If it is exposed to water, allow it to fully dry out in a warm, sunny area, then treat it with a high-quality leather conditioner. 
• My leather gear is really stiff. What can I do? Our leather can feel stiff when it first arrives. As you continue to use your leather gear, it should start to break in and loosen up. Your wallet's slots will start to accomodate more cards, your Modern Leather Folio's flap will start to fold more evenly over your iPhone screen, e.t.c. 
• What leather conditioner should I use?
  You can use any high-quality conditioner to treat your Horween and Ecco leather gear but we recommend Ashland Leather Company's leather conditioner following the method outlined below.