K.M. Saleem & Co.Crafting luxury leather wear since 1990

Luxury leather,
fairly priced.

K.M. Saleem & Co. is a manufacturer and exporter of premium leather garments, trusted by clients worldwide for 36 years. Keeping pace with the latest trends in leather design and development, we deliver exceptional quality products.

36 YearsOf leather garment making
2nd GenerationFamily-run and hands-on
Assured QualityChecked from pattern to packing
LWG SilverLeather from a rated tannery

Experience you can rely on.

After 36 years we know how leather behaves and how a garment should fit. That knowledge shows in every order, from first sample to final shipment.

Proven quality

Every order is watched from pattern to packing.

  • Know-how in lamb, goat, nappa and suede
  • Checks at every stage, not only at the end
  • Fit and finish built to European standards
  • Skilled craftsmanship, with attention to every seam and finish

Fair prices

Good leather and careful work should not cost a fortune.

  • Efficient production that keeps costs down, never quality
  • Leather sourced direct from our long-term partners
  • Clear quotes with no surprises

About us.

These values have guided the company since 1990, and they shape every order we take.

Independent infrastructure

Ensuring unparalleled reliability and security, giving our partners the confidence to collaborate with us.

Modern machinery

Equipped with advanced & different types of machinery to cater to the needs of evolving global fashion houses.

Skilled craftsmanship

Decades of know-how in leather, tailoring and finishing, passed from one generation to the next.

Reliable delivery

We agree timelines honestly and work to keep them, so your seasons stay on schedule.

Ethical practice

A compliant factory that puts fair working conditions first.

Customer satisfaction

Your satisfaction is how we measure our work. We listen closely and build relationships that last.

Traditional craft and modern technique, under one roof.

Beyond clean tailoring, we embellish leather by hand and by machine. Share your tech pack and we’ll match it with the best technique for the result you’re looking for.

Embroidery and embellishment

Detail added by hand and machine.

  • Hand embroidery
  • Machine embroidery
  • Hand & machine riveting

Surface and texture

Shape, depth and finish.

  • Quilting and embossing
  • Perforation and laser cutting
  • Lacing
  • Washing & treating

Colour and print

Your artwork, on leather.

  • Tie & dye
  • Screen and digital printing
  • Foil and heat-transfer printing

Two collections, updated each season.

Premium jackets, coats, blazers, skirts and pants, plus custom fashion pieces made to your design.

From your sketch to your warehouse.

One team handles everything from pattern making to export, with checks at every stage.

  1. Brief

    Share your design, tech pack or a reference piece.

  2. Sample

    Pattern making, leather selection and a sample for your approval.

  3. Bulk production

    Cutting, stitching and grading on your dedicated line.

  4. Quality check

    Each piece inspected for fit, finish and compliance.

  5. Export

    Packed and shipped by sea or air from Chennai.

Leather sourced from an LWG Silver rated tannery.

Our leather comes from a tannery rated Silver by the Leather Working Group, and our long-term partner. With more than 60 years of experience in finished sheep and goat leather, they provide consistent quality and new leather articles every season.

60+ yearsOf tanning experience
LWG SilverLeather Working Group rating
Eco-friendlyProcesses certified for environment, health and safety
ISO 9001 and 14001Quality and environmental management
SATRA accreditedTannery accredited for leather quality and testing
REACH compliantMeets European chemical regulations

Leather, made responsibly.

Leather is one of the oldest sustainable materials, and we work to keep it that way.

A by-product, not a waste

The hides we use come from the food industry. Turning them into leather gives a material that would otherwise be discarded a long second life.

Made to last

A well-made leather garment lasts for years, often decades. Fewer replacements means less waste than fast fashion.

Treated tannery effluent

Waste and effluent are treated at our partner tannery, so the process is handled with care for water and the environment.

LWG Silver rated

Our leather comes from a tannery rated Silver by the Leather Working Group, which audits environmental performance.

Chrome-free, dry-tan and natural options

Available on request, for brands looking to meet their own sustainability goals.

Natural and repairable

Leather is a natural material, and leather garments can be cleaned, repaired and relined to extend their life.

Mohammed Khalid, K.M. Saleem & Co.

A family business, led hands-on.

K.M. Saleem & Co. was founded in 1990 by Mohammed Saleem. Since 2010 it has been led by Mohammed Khalid, who carries the family business into its second generation.

He is hands-on in leather development techniques and in the quality of every finished piece, so the standards you see in a sample are the ones we hold in bulk.

Mohammed KhalidLeading the company since 2010

Tell us what you want to make.

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K.M. Saleem & Co.
105/84, Perambur High Road,
Jamalia, Chennai 600012,
Tamil Nadu, India

Phone: +91 99402 75437
Email: khalid@kms-garments.com

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