Y'2 Leather

Y'2 Leather began operations in 1998 in Osaka. The company maintains a multi-story structure, with a retail store on the first floor and production workshop facilities on the upper floors. The founders have over 40 years of experience in the leather industry.

Y'2 Leather works with over six tanneries in Japan. These tanneries supply horsehide, deerskin, and suede as raw materials. The company collaborates with suppliers to create original leathers for its products. All production steps, including material selection, cutting, sewing, and finishing, are handled in-house at the Osaka site.

Y'2 Leather uses horsehide, deerskin, cowhide, and goatskin in its products. The company sources aniline horse leather saturated with oil, resulting in a thickness of about 1.4 millimeters. Another material, called Eco Horse, involves tannin tanning and oiling as well as shrinking, with a final thickness of 1.8 millimeters. Indigo Horse is produced by applying indigo dye to horsehide, reaching a thickness of about 1.3 millimeters. Kakishibu Horse is dyed with Japanese persimmon astringent, achieving a thickness of about 1.5 millimeters.

Y'2 Leather manufactures jackets in multiple styles, including versions based on 1930s designs. Some jackets are made from the Eco Horse leather and feature D-pocket patterns and stainless steel hardware. The company produces engineer boots, including models made from Olive Eco Horse. Accessories include gloves and bags crafted from the same leathers as the jackets and boots. Y'2 Leather items are available by appointment in the Osaka store and from select retailers internationally.