Wildfibre Organic Tannery TM
What is an Organic Tannery?We believe in using the whole animal and brain tanning using brain matter to tan all hides. while there are many ways to tan any hide, we only brain tan and have some amazing animal based, food grade brain substitute solutions that are used when the brain is not available. Wildfibre Organic tannery uses traditional and modern methods to process all hides and is run by a few passionate women, This means that volume is not the priority over quality. We work each hide by hand using traditional true tanning methods where the hides are smoked creating a permanent tanned piece you can cherish for decades with proper care.
The Wildfibre Hide Hustle tanning mentorship program has expanded services. Each traditionally tanned sheepskin is worked by hand over a 10-14 day period, on a few different properties located in Alberta, Canada.
In addition we work with local producers to bring you a variety of other breeds and wool type sheepskins. Your sheepskin deposits go directly to the producer to keep this fair trade and sustainable partnership within the greater community. - Sheepskin Deposit Waitlist
Hide Hustle Tanners
Hide Hustle is more than a training program — it’s a living ecosystem of skilled women bringing hides back to life. The hides offered here are created by Hide Hustle–trained tanners who have completed hands-on education, mentorship, and real production work using Wildfibre methods. Each hide represents hours of labor, learning, problem-solving, and care. These women aren’t outsourcing their work or cutting corners — they are tanning with intention, accountability, and pride, guided and supported through the process as they build sustainable, home-based businesses.
When you purchase a hide through Hide Hustle, you’re not just buying leather — you’re directly supporting a woman’s craft, growth, and livelihood. Each tannery partner has her own bio and story linked below, along with the hides she currently has available for purchase. We believe transparency matters. You’ll know who tanned your hide, why she does this work, and what makes her process unique. This is ethical, small-batch leather with a face, a name, and a story — and every hide carries the hands and heart of the woman who made it.
CUSTOM TANNING SERVICES
Custom Tanning services is available on a case by case basis. Please download and review the Animal Hide Handling Guidelines document to ensure your hide will be suitable for tanning.
Only traditional natural tanning methods are used. Brain tanning is most common and creates a water repellent and washable product that does not harm the environment in the processing or waste water systems. all waste water is used within a diverse composting system on the property.
Traditionally tanned hides are smoked to set the tan and will have a slight smoke smell that will dissipate over time. Each hide is hand crafted and worked over multiple weeks and will have some imperfections that will not compromise the integrity but add character as a one of a kind statement piece you can be proud of.