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OTELON at a Glance 40 Years in Sheepskin Manufacturing

By Otelon August 4th, 2025 187 views
In today’s global market, sourcing from the right factory is more than just finding a supplier—it’s about building a long-term, reliable partnership.

At OTELON, we understand the value of consistency, traceability, and hands-on experience.

For over 40 years, our team has been dedicated to one thing: quality sheepskin production.

A Brief History of OTELON

Our factory was first established in 1986 under the name Houdige Sheepskin Tannery, operating as a collective enterprise in China.

In 1995, it became privately owned and was renamed Xingda Leather & Fur Factory, marking the start of its independent operations under the leadership of Mr. Chen, who still manages the factory today.

During the earlier years, due to national export quota regulations, we supplied our goods through state-owned trading companies.

By the mid-1990s, we were already producing both tanned sheepskin and finished sheepskin products, with most of the end goods shipped to Japan through these trading channels.

In 2015, we officially adopted the name OTELON, reflecting our expansion into finished sheepskin products and direct international trade. That same year, we obtained full import and export rights and upgraded our tanning processes to meet REACH environmental standards.

Our Manufacturing Capabilities

Today, OTELON operates a 9,000 square meter facility, with over 50 pieces of specialized equipment and an annual processing capacity of more than 300,000 sheepskins.

Key milestones in our technical development include:
  • 2012–2013: Investment in advanced drying, fleshing, and wet-clipping machines 
  • 2016: Construction of a wastewater treatment system (1,000 tons/day capacity)
  • 2017: Direct sourcing of raw skins from New Zealand and Australia, with farm-level traceability 
  • 2019–2022: Certifications including SGS, Intertek, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100
  • 2025: Passed BSCI social audit, strengthening our compliance profile for European clients


Product Scope

We manufacture both semi-finished sheepskin and finished goods, focusing especially on the home & lifestyle sector. Our main product lines include:
  • Sheepskin rugs, seat pads, and cushion covers

  • Sheepskin for automotive interiors and cleaning tools (e.g., lambswool and ostrich feather dusters)

  • Baby and children’s items such as booties, hats, and mittens 

  • Medical-grade sheepskin for cushioning and support 


We serve B2B clients including wholesalers, private label brands, and e-commerce sellers.

We support OEM orders, and can also accommodate small batch production for growing customers.

Why Buyers Choose OTELON

Our partners tell us they value the following:

  • Stable product quality, backed by decades of technical knowledge
  • Flexible cooperation, whether for bulk orders or trial batches
  • Clear communication, with an experienced export team
  • On-time delivery, including Amazon FBA-ready packaging services
  • Commitment to sustainable production


Looking Ahead

With roots in traditional tanning and eyes on modern demand, OTELON continues to serve customers across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Many of our clients have worked with us for 8+ years—some starting as small buyers and growing with us over time.

We believe long-term cooperation comes from doing the basics well: good materials, stable quality, fair pricing, and honest communication.

That’s what we’ve done for 40 years—and what we’ll continue to do.
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