OURSELVES
Ideal&Co – Living Heritage* is a 100% Portuguese brand created in 2012 by designers Rute Vieira and Jose Lima, whose aim is to reinterpret, preserve and share the beauty of what is genuine and Made in Portugal.
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The project is the second life of tannery “Curtumes Ideal” found in the 60’s by Rute’s grandfather and follows a family tradition.
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HISTORY 1786 PORTUGUESE KING D. João V gave the Royal Charter to Alcanena´s Tanning Factories
One of the first tan clusters were settled in Alcanena. The royal charter granted the right for the manufactures to use royal arms symbol at their gates.
1959
2003
2012
António Vieira, Rute’s grandfather, founded the factory Curtumes Ideal
José Lima started working in a Cycling shop in Braga
In 1935, with only 14 years, Antonio started selling leather riding his only bicycle. Two years later, in order to keep up with demand, he bought a Citroën van. Because he was only 16 years old and didn’t had a license, his brother-in-law became his first employee to drive him around buying and selling.
With a passion for bicycles, José Lima with only 16 years, started working in a bike shop were he made is first design work for a bicycle’s company. This job also granted him financial independence. He worked there until finish the university degree in Fashion Design and Marketing
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Rute Vieira and José Lima created Ideal & Co
With ecological and social concerns, and passion for the materials and portuguese expertise, Rute e José started the Ideal & Co presenting a collection of handbags and acessories produced by artisans from Natural Park of Serras de Aires e Candeeiros.
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
TRADITION
SUSTAINABILITY
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PREMIUM QUALITY
DESIGN
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
TRADITION HAND CRAFT
VEGETAL TANNING
Our artisans descend from a line of experienced men that hand craft leather pieces to be used by horse troops and hunters.
Vegetal tanning is the most ancient method of tanning and nowadays still the one that is more environmentally friendly because it uses only vegetable products.
Working only with the best leather, the artisans craft manually each and every piece resulting in unique works that they sign individually.
IDEAL & CO DESIGNS ITS PRODUCTS RELYING IN THE SECULAR EXPERIENCE THAT LIVES IN ALCANENA SINCE THE XVIII CENTURY.
With the arise of chromium tanning, increasingly fewer tanneries remain loyal to the process because it takes comparatively more time, increases the leather prices and limits the production. Believing that quality and environmental awareness play an important part in our future, we trust the ability of the men that for more than 60 years master the vegetal tan.
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
SUSTAINABILITY LEATHER ORIGIN All our leathers are a sub product of the food chain. This means we do not kill the cow to take advantage of the leather only. The leather is purchased on the best slaughter houses on the north of the country, known to produce the best meat due to the selective feeding and perfect conditions for breeding. We do believe the skin is the ID of the animal´s way of life, making sure that all the cows are healthy and well treated.
VEGETABLE TANNING Vegetal tanning is a natural process so it does not use resins or synthetic inks. Due to its low capacity of hiding imperfections, the leather needs to be the most clean and smooth as possible.
CARING ABOUT PRESENT AND FUTURE, If some kind of scar shows, is guaranteed to be WE SELECT THE MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES from rubbing on a tree or an insect’s bite. THAT BETTER PROJECT THE ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT LOSING FOCUS ON DESIGN. Traditional and Environmental Friendly process Natural Look Favours Stiffer leather Longer tan process Favours natural colour changing throughout time
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
PREMIUM QUALITY
IDEAL & CO USES EXCLUSIVELY FULL GRAIN CALF LEATHER FROM THE SHOULDER AREA DYED TROUGH THE MIDDLE, IN ALL ITS PRODUCTS, EITHER COMBINING IT WITH CANVAS OR APPLYING AT 100% IN LEATHER PIECES.
LEATHER HIDE AREAS
COWHIDE LAYERS
LEATHER DYEING PROCESS STAINED THROUGH THE MIDDLE
SHOULDER
FUR
BEND BEND BELLY
A B C D FLESH
The dyeing process consist in staining the leather throughout the middle. In case of scratches the leather won’t loose colour.
VS FULL GRAIN
TOP GRAIN
CORRECTED GRAIN
SPLIT The painting process consist in staining the leather exclusive in the surface. In case of scratches, it will evidence the colour contrast with the undyed leather interior.
FULL GRAIN Is the top layer of the hide, stronger and long lasting, exhibiting all the beautiful and natural imperfections. Breathable, will absorb the oils and dust throughout time developing a beautiful patina that will tell the bag’s story. It’s the more noble and best layer for bags manufacturing. Naturally, it’s also the more expensive.
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Traditionally, the shoulder area is considered the premium one for bags production. Is the softest and cleanest area of the hide, presents beautiful veins and has less scars than remaining parts.
STAINED ONLY ON THE SURFACE
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
DESIGN
TIMELESS PRODUCTS
URBAN CYCLING ADAPTED
At Ideal and Co we believe that some things stay with you forever. We design our messengers and backpacks to survive trends and influences, classical products that will became storytelling pieces over time and use.
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All Ideal and Co backpacks and messengers are designed to be wear by urban cyclers.
EMPOWERING A HEALTHIER WAY OF LIFE.
This growing segment of the market is in high demand for products with quality and character as an increasing number of people favour bicycles as a mean of transport.
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PRODUCT RANGE LEATHER
COTTON CANVAS
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SMALL LEATHER ITEMS
SPECIAL EDITIONS
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PRODUCT RANGE
LEATHER BAGS FEATURES 100% Full Grain leather (calf) from vegetable tan Leather from Portuguese origin 100% hand crafted in Portugal Cotton straps
AVAILABLE COLOURS
ALVIELA SADDLE SHOULDER BAG
AIRE MESSENGER
CANDEEIROS BACKPACK
25 cm x 8 cm x 17 cm | Ref. IDC 013
42 cm x 16 cm x 29 cm | Ref. IDC 001
42 cm x 16 cm x 29 cm | Ref. IDC 001
38 cm x 14 cm x 24 cm | Ref. IDC 021
38 cm x 14 cm x 24 cm | Ref. IDC 021
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PRODUCT RANGE
LEATHER TUBES FEATURES 100% Full Grain leather (calf) from vegetable tan Leather from Portuguese origin 100% hand crafted in Portugal Cotton straps
AVAILABLE COLOURS
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ALVADOS DRAWING TUBE
ALVIELA DRAWING TUBE
85cm x 10cm | Ref. IDC 004
85cm x 10cm | Ref. IDC 003
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PRODUCT RANGE
COTTON CANVAS FEATURES Cotton canvas combined with 100% Full Grain leather (calf) from vegetable tan Cotton lining
AVAILABLE COLOURS
100% crafted in Portugal Waterproof cotton canvas
MENDIGA SHOPPER BAG
FÓRNEA LAPTOP CASE
ALCARIA PANNIER
VALVERDE BACKPACK
PEDREIRA BACKPACK
40 cm x 43 cm | Ref. IDC 025
13” - 15” | Ref. IDC 017
33 cm x 17 cm x 38 cm| Ref. IDC 016
33 cm x 17 cm x 43 cm | Ref. IDC 014
33 cm x 43 cm (rolled) / 61 cm
AVAILABLE COLOURS
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(unrolled) x 17 cm | Ref. IDC 014
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PRODUCT RANGE
SMALL LEATHER ITEMS FEATURES 100% Full Grain leather (calf) from vegetable tan Leather from Portuguese origin 100% hand crafted in Portugal
AVAILABLE COLOURS
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ALVADOS SMARTPHONE CASE
ALVADOS CARD WALLET
ALVADOS TABLET / DOCUMENTS CASE
ALVADOS PENCIL CASE
VIEGAS SMARTPHONE CASE
VIEGAS CARD WALLET
VIEGAS TABLET / BOOK / DOCUMENTS CASE
VIEGAS DOCUMENTS CASE
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PRODUCT RANGE
SPECIAL EDITIONS IDEAL&CO TED’X OPORTO
IDEAL&CO OFFICIAL PARTNER OF MMIFF
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IDEAL&CO REMADE IN PORTUGAL 2013
IDEAL&CO O’EDITORIAL
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Why our leather bags and accessories are IDEAL for you?
TRADITION
SUSTAINABILITY
PREMIUM QUALITY
DESIGN
Because we believe in legacy and social responsibility, we work exclusively with artisans that master beautifully hand craft.
Because we care about the future, we select materials and procedures that better protect the environment without losing focus on design and practicability.
Because we use only Premium Quality leather, the one that can last a life time.
Because some things stay with you forever, we design and build timeless leather pieces.
Favour local business and production, we give our contribution that knowledge is not lost.
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More than bags we design pieces that will grow beautiful with use and care.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATENTION
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