When Silvateam spa awards its "Leather of the Year," it's not just about colors, feel, or brilliance – it's about the people behind it and their olive leather product development. It's about technicians like Lorenzo Tribuzio, Roberto Caponi, and Riccardo Ieva. And it's about a philosophy that Olivenleder® is more than just a vegetable-tanned material: it is teamwork, a love of experimentation and the willingness to listen to the customer on site.
Globally networked, locally deployed
Whether in Italy, Portugal, Germany, or the USA – Silvateam's technicians are on the move to advance olive leather product development. They develop, test, modify, and accompany products from the laboratory to market readiness. They bring not only expertise but also an open ear for requirements, markets, and design preferences. Anyone who Olivenleder® doesn't get off-the-shelf templates. Instead, they get development partners on equal terms.
The best in their field
In the internal "Leather of the Year" competition, the technicians present their latest developments in various tanning processes. The judges are based on innovation, appearance, performance, and market potential. In 2024, three Olivenleder®-Article by: Lorenzo Tribuzio impressed with a bright orange – a leather that not only pops visually but also delivers impressive interiors. Second place went to Roberto Caponi with an electric blue, and third place went to Riccardo Ieva with an article that is as striking as it is sustainable.
Von der Ideas bis zur Umsetzung
The “Leather of the Year” election impressively shows: Olivenleder® Creativity and craftsmanship meet a structured innovation process. Olive leather product development is a complex process in which technicians like Caponi, Tribuzio, and Ieva are not only the creators but also the interpreters between the customer, design, and technology. They translate visions into leather products – often within a few weeks.
