We are the Pioneers of Today’s Renowned Tradition
Figli di Guido Lapi’s history began in 1928 when the young Guido Lapi acquired in Santa Croce sull’Arno a sub-branch from Forestal London, a global leader in producing and trading Quebracho and Mimosa wood tannins. From that moment, the company focused on vegetable extracts for the leather industry, establishing itself as a key supplier across a wide range of vegetable tannin solutions.
A team made up of highly skilled and dedicated professionals.
A family who works every day with dedication and passion: this is Figli di Guido Lapi.
Naturalmente vegetale
Eco-sustainability is woven into Figli di Guido Lapi’s DNA. Embracing a green philosophy is not just a choice; it’s who we are. We prioritize physical methods, like water extraction, at every stage. Our approach is free from artificial interference to stay true to our ‘natural’ philosophy.
We care for this planet and we foster an industry that works in harmony with the environment.
This is why being natural feels so natural to us!
Naturalmente vegetale
Eco-sustainability is woven into Figli di Guido Lapi’s DNA. Embracing a green philosophy is not just a choice; it’s who we are. We prioritize physical methods, like water extraction, at every stage. Our approach is free from artificial interference to stay true to our ‘natural’ philosophy.
We care for this planet and we foster an industry that works in harmony with the environment.
This is why being natural feels so natural to us!
Vegetable Tanned Leathers
Vegetable tanned leather is a philosophy of leather crafting. These exceptional items have no equals in texture, feel, colours, appearance, use, and even fragrance. At the core of vegetable-tanned leathers, there are natural tannings and raw materials sourced directly from plants, nothing more natural than that!
Regardless of the type of tannin, the starting point is always plant-based: wood, cortex, fruits, rind, lump, or leaf depending on the characteristic of the species. The tanning agents are extracted through simple methods, such as hot water extraction or grinding.
In addition, Figli di Guido Lapi offers its customers a comprehensive range of technical products to help them fabricate premium vegetable-tanned leather goods. The SOLE product line embodies over seventy years of experience, passion and innovation in this field.
Animal Food
Thanks to their unique properties – such as complexing proteins, astringency, and bacteriostatic functions – tannins work greatly for the health and well-being of cattle, ruminants, pork as well as avian animal feed.
Enology
The use of tannins in enology is historically well-established because of the important properties these substances are able to transfer to wine and the benefits they provide, including in vineyard treatments.
Through collaboration with other Lapi Group companies, Figli di Guido Lapi is able to supply a selected range of food jellies for oenological use.
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Our partners
We collaborate with reliable partners to develop innovative tannin-based solutions applicable in all sectors. Our synergies enable us to promote natural and sustainable products that are always at the forefront of environmental friendliness.
