Responsibility & Sustainability

Artisan leather products made to last a lifetime

Hands of Tym's luxury leather goods are made to last a lifetime. 

We design and make all our products with sustainability in mind. Our ethos is that our leather products should be well used, and if for any reason they break, they should be worth fixing. 

In the unlikely event your Hands of Tym item breaks, we'll happily fix it for you, meaning it will stay with you, and age with you.

Responsibly Sourced Vegetable Tanned Leather

Here at Hands of Tym we source only the finest Italian vegetable tanned leather to make your products.

Some leathers are not well produced and can be damaging for the environment, but our vegetable tanned leather is a world away from this kind of leather. Here's why:

1. It's vegetable tanned, meaning only natural and organic materials are used to tan the leather
2. Our leather is made by hand using traditional techniques. Artisans use their skilled hands and techniques passed down for generations, to naturally produce the finest leather, with minimal electricity required
3. Our leather speaks for itself, meaning no synthetic substances are used (or needed) to treat it once finished. This way our products evolve over time - their personalities change with every passing year you spend together
4. Our leather producer is certified by the Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium, and commits to reuse and recycle as much waste as possible into a variety of useful products building circularity into the process. 
5. For our suppliers, vegetable tanning natural leathers is their artisan craft. It’s been practised for generations and is friendly to the earth. 

Recyclable Packaging

With thought for the environment, each piece of packaging we use, from our kraft boxes, paper tapes, shredded paper fillers and tissue papers, are recyclable. 

Buy One, Get One Tree

Craft with Purpose: We plant a tree for every order over £50 on our website

At Hands of Tym, we believe in creating high-quality craftsmanship while making a positive impact on the planet. That’s why for every order over £50 placed through our website, we fund the planting of a tree in partnership with Ecologi.

This initiative helps restore ecosystems, absorb carbon, and support communities in reforestation efforts across the world. From mangrove restoration in Madagascar to forest regeneration in Kenya and Ethiopia, each tree contributes to a healthier, more sustainable future.

Where We Plant

Your purchases have helped support:
🌳 Mangrove restoration in Madagascar – Protecting coastlines and absorbing carbon
🌿 Forest regeneration in Kenya & Ethiopia – Restoring degraded land and improving biodiversity
🌊 Reforestation in Mozambique – Supporting community-led planting efforts
🌾 Forest gardens in Tanzania & Uganda – Providing sustainable food and income sources

These carefully selected projects have long-term environmental and social benefits, from stabilising coastal areas to increasing biodiversity and creating sustainable livelihoods.

How It Works

• Every order over £50 placed through our website = 1 tree funded
• Live tree counter below shows our growing impact in real-time
• Tracked transparently through our partnership with Ecologi

Want to Learn More?

To explore the reforestation projects we support, visit our Ecologi profile here:
👉 https://ecologi.com/handsoftym

By choosing Hands of Tym, you’re not just investing in quality craftsmanship—you’re helping to restore the planet, one tree at a time. 🌍💚