Bowron Sheepskin was founded in 1879 by two brothers, George and William Bowron, master tanners of Yorkshire. Their unique 42 step tanning method has been constantly refined and now sits at the heart of the Bowron Sheepskin story. A story of unparalleled access to the finest raw materials available, cutting edge process innovation, environmental leadership, unrivalled manufacturing capacity, strong customer relationships, and a global distribution network that delivers the finest sheepskins to the very heart of world markets.
Bowron Sheepskin remain committed to tanning in New Zealand. Recent changes at the New Zealand operation compliment expansion of activities at sister companies in Thailand and Vietnam. Their “State of the Art” tannery in New Zealand, having access to high quality New Zealand and Australian raw materials is now being combined with the expert handicraft and sewing skills of their operations in Southeast Asia. These new developments ensure continued delivery of competitively priced, sophisticated and fashionable products to the market.