Du Puy Burgundy Box Calf

Burgundy box calf combines Du Puy's technical specifications with a deep red-purple hue customizable through the tannery's finishing process. The leather maintains the natural suppleness and scratch resistance that characterize Du Puy's box calf production while offering the distinct burgundy coloration sought for heritage footwear and leather goods.

Tanneries Du Puy was established in 1946 in Chadrac, Haute-Loire, France. The company became part of the Hermès HCP Group and holds the Living Heritage Company (EPV) label recognizing traditional craftsmanship. The tannery is a member of the French Tanners' Federation and exports over 50% of Groupe HCP sales across Europe, America, and Asia.

Du Puy employs an exclusive tanning process developed over decades. Production includes five key stages: beamhouse work for cleaning and softening raw calf hides, chrome tanning to impart the leather's properties, sorting to evaluate grain uniformity and defects, finishing to apply customizable colors including burgundy, and quality control inspection. The finishing stage allows for customization of colors, shine levels, grain textures, and suppleness. Only flawless hides advance through quality control to ensure consistency.

Chrome tanning delivers the softness, flexibility, and moisture resistance that preserve the leather's grain quality. The burgundy color is available as a custom finishing option applied during the final production stages.

Du Puy burgundy box calf maintains the technical specifications of the tannery's standard box calf production. The Chateaubriand line features thickness of 1.2/1.4mm, while the Orion line in burgundy measures 1.1/1.3mm with medium firm feel. The leather is full-grain calf with a silky satin finish and semi bright appearance. Material is available in Grades 1, 2, and 3, with average skin sizes of 22-26 square feet.

The leather features a smooth, fine-grain surface characteristic of box calf that originated in 19th-century Europe for fine shoemaking. Natural suppleness makes the material suitable for high-end footwear, combining immediate comfort with the structured feel required for dress shoes and boots. The leather has medium handle quality and can burnish to a glass finish.

Du Puy's Marocalf variant features a subtle wave-like grain visible upon close inspection and firmer texture compared to standard calfskins. Box calf demonstrates scratch resistance, durability, and weather resistance. The leather develops an elegant patina over time while maintaining its fine grain, with the burgundy color aging gracefully through use. The material's ability to take a mirror polish makes it suitable for formal footwear applications.