Abstract: A method for producing leather generally including the steps of: (a) providing wet blue, full grain skins, (b) applying a liquid chrome solution to the skins while at a pH of 3.5 or lower, (c) raising the pH level of the skins to at least approximately 6.0 or above, (d) retaining the skins with a vegetable tanning agent, (e) introducing the skins to a dye bath, (f) introducing lubricants into the dye bath, (g) fixing the dyestuff and lubricants in the skins while reducing the pH level to the range of 3.3-3.8, (g) introducing the skins to a second dye bath, (h) fixing the dyestuff while reducing the pH level to a range of 3.0-3.5, (i) introducing the skins to a float containing a waterproofing agent, (j) fixing the waterproofing agent while reducing the pH level to approximately 3.0, (k) capping the skins to remove emulsifiers, and (1) introducing the skins to a bath containing flame resistant agents.