WHOLESALE LEATHER SUPPLIER SINCE 1950

For over 70 years, Mapel & C. has operated in the Italian leather industry, supplying wholesale leather to artisans, manufacturers, brands and businesses in Italy and abroad.

A History Built on Experience and Passion

Founded over 70 years ago in Ponte a Egola, in the heart of Tuscany’s tanning district, Mapel & C. began as a family business and has grown over time into an established supplier of Made in Italy leather and hides for the wholesale market.

Drawing on extensive experience and in-depth market knowledge, we have supported artisans and large industrial manufacturers for decades with effective solutions and tailored services.

Our Mission

Our goal is to supply high-quality Made in Italy leather to professionals worldwide, combining tanning tradition, commercial expertise and sustainability.

We aim to be a reliable, one-stop partner where customers can source every type of leather, from materials for artisanal work to those for industrial production. We support the supply chain with efficient service, responsibly sourced materials and tailored solutions at every stage, from prototyping to large-scale manufacturing. We believe in transparency, environmental responsibility and attentive customer service.

What We Do

Vegetable-Tanned Leather

Selected materials for leather goods, footwear and high-quality manufacturing.

Stock Leather

Surplus leather from luxury brands, ideal for fast, cost-effective production.

Regular Production Leather

Ongoing leather supplies with consistent characteristics for recurring production requirements.

Custom Leather Development

Bespoke leather articles developed to your specifications for leather type, finish, colour, thickness and intended application.

Logistics and Shipping

Efficient handling of orders, documentation and shipments throughout Italy and internationally.

Who We Work With

International Fashion Brands

We supply carefully selected leather for fashion collections, accessories and products requiring high quality standards.

Footwear, Belt and Leather Goods Manufacturers

We support workshops and manufacturers with reliable materials, technical guidance and supplies suited to small and medium production runs.

Designers and Manufacturers

We work with professionals seeking Made in Italy leather for prototypes, capsule collections and bespoke developments.

Wholesalers, Distributors and Industry Professionals

We offer ready-available stock, regular production leather and a broad product range for established commercial requirements.

Our Supply Chain

All our leather is sourced from selected Italian and European tanneries and leading luxury brands, with attention to traceability, raw material quality and continuity of supply.

We take a practical, responsible approach: we select leather made from by-products of the food industry, encourage the reuse of existing materials through stock leather and work with a transparent, efficient and quality-focused supply chain.

Why Choose Mapel & C.

Over 70 years of experience in wholesale leather supply
Extensive availability of stock leather and regular production articles
Custom solutions for bespoke leather production
Carefully selected materials and Made in Italy quality
Fast, accurate and professional service
One trusted partner for artisanal and industrial requirements