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URY
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we are exotic

Est. 1987
Intro

Italven has been crafting luxury skins for half a century to bring the most exotic leathers to the fashion industry.

The farm

Have you ever wondered where luxury begins?

The farm

The journey of our premium crocodile skins starts thousands of kms away in Durban, South Africa. This is where our certified farm Kelmar Trading, was born in 2016 out of our deep need for transparency and sustainability.

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The farm

Having our own farm allows us to have complete control over:

Traceability
Owning the entire supply chain allows us to collect detailed data on our product and gives us full visibility over each skin and its impact.
Animal wellfair
Respect for animal life is at the core of our responsibility.
We work with certified farms and are members of ICFA, following global standards for the health and safety of crocodilians.
Each skin is accompanied by CITES certification and complies with species protection principles, ensuring responsible sourcing and ethical supply chains.
Quality
Quality is born from the integration of technical rigor and artisanal culture.
All skins are REACH-compliant tested and undergo controls at every stage of production, certified under ISO 9001.
We invest in sustainable innovation to deliver a product that is rare, safe, and excellent. Always in harmony with nature.
The breeds

At Kelmar Trading we produce crocodile skins from the prestigious Crocodylus Niloticus breed.

Crocodylus Niloticus
The breeds

Over the past 40 years we have developed an ecosystem of partners to offer additional premium skins:

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Alligator
An iconic and rare leather, with a timelessly elegant pattern.
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Crocodile
A prestigious leather sourced from Africa, more defined scales and natural three-dimensional effect, a true emblem of exotic luxury.
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Ostrich
Natural softness and an unmistakable pattern, a symbol of materic exclusivity.
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Caiman Flanks
An exotic leather with an authentic character, recognized for its pronounced texture and natural three-dimensionality, ideal for distinctive creations that blend material identity with refined elegance.
Alligator mississippiensis
United States
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Struthio camelus
South Africa
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Crocodile
South Africa
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Caiman Flanks
Venezuela
Sustainability

Every leather leaving our farm is traceable, audited and verified.
To boost our sustainability efforts we comply to the two main regulatory bodies in the industry:

CITIES
We use CITES label to certify all our skins which covers over 35k species of endangered wildlife. Through CITES we can guarantee our customers full traceability from ranch to boutique.
1 million transaction
38.000+ species protected
190+ countries
ICFA
ICFA (International Crocodilian Farmers Association) sets the global standards for welfare and sustainability in alligator and crocodile farming. Through ICFA we ensure that every hide comes from certified supply chains, where species conservation, environmental protection, and social responsibility work together.
400,000+ alligators and crocodiles protected each year
+500% population growth thanks to regulated farming
Protected wetlands absorbing CO₂ and supporting biodiversity
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CERTIFIED
SKINS
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The process

Once we receive our certified leathers we start the process to turn a raw skin into a luxury leather in our factory in Italy.

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The process

The skins go through a 6 step process handed down through generations.

Assessment
Upon receiving the skins in our factory we do an in-depth assessment to make sure all skins meet our quality standards.
Fleshing
Excess tissue is carefully removed to reveal the natural surface of the leather and prepare it for tanning.
Tanning
Through a vegetable and metal-free process, the hides are stabilized and preserved while enhancing their natural strength.
Drying
The skins are slowly air-dried under controlled conditions to guarantee durability and uniformity.
Dyeing
Each hide is hand-dyed with precision formulas, ensuring depth of color and the uniqueness of every piece.
Finishing
The leather is refined through artisanal techniques that enhance its shine, depth, and softness, giving each piece its distinctive character.
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The process

At this stage, the leather is ready for the final touch of craftsmaship .

Our finishing techniques elevate each hide with depth, character and refined elegance.

Hand paint
Hand spray
Nailing
Stone burnishing
Automatic spray
Hand pounding
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Sustainability

Being located in one of the leading tanning hub in Europe, Santa Croce, means we have access to one of the best water treatment center in Europe, contributing to our sustainability commitments across our supply chain.

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sustainability

Our sustainability commitment are:

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Life Cycle Assessment Report (LCA)
Italven was the first tannery to introduce vegetable tanning into the world of exotic leathers. Our LCA proves that metal-free crocodile leather reduces environmental impact by 45% compared to chrome-tanned alligator. The study allowed us to identify critical phases, optimize processes, and communicate our sustainability journey with full transparency.
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Sustainability Report
Italven’s Sustainability Report consolidates environmental, social, and governance performance according to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. It measures progress in energy efficiency, water and waste management, and ethical sourcing. The report expresses Italven’s ongoing commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, combining science, craftsmanship, and responsibility in a shared vision of sustainable tanning.
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Carbon Footprint
Italven measures and reports its greenhouse gas emissions every year in compliance with UNI EN ISO 14064-1:2019.

In 2024, total emissions amounted to 746 tons of CO₂ equivalent, covering energy consumption, industrial processes, transport, and indirect activities.

This result strengthens our commitment to reducing environmental impact and confirms the transparency of our journey towards increasingly sustainable tanning.
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Products

Our Products

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Crocodile

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Alligator

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Ostrich

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Making of luxury

This is how Italven

makes exotic leathers

for the luxury industry.

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