Dercosa (Derivados del Colágeno S.A.)

Leather tanning in Cheste

Dercosa, the trade name of Derivados del Colágeno S.A., is a Spanish tannery founded in 1972 in Cheste, near Valencia. It specializes in bovine split leather and describes itself as one of Europe’s leading tanneries in this material, with more than 50 years of experience and customers around the world.

Specialties and products

Dercosa specializes in suede and its variations. Its catalog is organized into four families:

• Natural Suede
• Reverse Suede
• Special Suede
• Technical Suede

The company also makes high-quality bovine crust, reverse suede, and hunting nubuck, with an emphasis on durability and comfort. It develops products for repeatable, continuous production.

Industries served

Its products are designed for fashion, outdoor equipment, upholstery, and interior design.

Collections and colors

Dercosa releases new color collections every six months. The company highlights their soft feel and colorfastness. Along with standard colors, it develops custom colors to meet customer specifications.

History and approach

The company began as a collagen factory and later specialized in suede processing. It combines traditional experience with modern machinery and says its business model addresses environmental and social considerations, including reducing resource use, using renewable energy, and recycling waste.

Contact

Address: Castilla Industrial Park, Roadway 2, 46380 Cheste, Valencia, Spain. Phone: +34 962 512 270. Website: www.dercosa.com.