About
ABOUT JUDAS
Judas Leather is the sole craftsperson operation of Daniel Jude - that's me, for the record, but I couldn't quite work out how to phrase the opening sentence in first person. You can call me Daniel or Jude (or Judas if I deserve it), and I go by whatever pronouns you like.
Let's get to know each other. I am a recent graduate and anatomist by training, currently working my way towards the Queensland forensic morgue. I play in a Brisbane-based grunge band, Chemical Prisoner, and our debut EP is on its way. I currently work in a clinical trial unit. If you see me in a professional setting, no you didn't. If you see me at a gig or a kink venue, say hi!
I discovered leather as both fashion and fetish gear in my teens, and I'd go so far as to say it has shaped my relationship to gender and sexuality more than anything else. I found myself drawn to leather bondage, harnessing, and corsetry, but forever feeling alienated by the hypermasculinity of the "mainstream" gay men's leather market. To satiate my own appetite, I started making leather gear for myself in 2025, but I quickly found I loved it too much to just make it for myself; thus, Judas Leather was born. My aim now is to provide those on the fringe of the queer scene with leather that reflects their individuality and needs: F^GS, FEMS, FREAKS.
Judas Leather is trans-owned and trans friendly, and all of our designs are either unisex or (later down the line in our plans for a lingerie collection) available in options for all anatomies. Our size range aims to include as many bodies as possible, but if you don't see your fit listed, reach out to have it added to the website for you and all future customers. We are also unwaveringly in support of sex workers, and would love for our gear to be used by professionals - your feedback is especially invaluable, so please let us know how our leather holds up to your work!
ABOUT LEATHER
If you're here, I doubt I need to proselytise to you about the benefits of leather on a whole, so I'll just tell you more about this leather in particular.
Judas Leather uses exclusively vegetable tanned leather. Hides can be tanned, or turned into the strong, supple material we know and love, through the use of either metallic tanning agents (chrome tanning) or plant-based tannins (vegetable tanning). While each has its place in terms of material properties, veg-tanned leather is significantly more biodegradable than chrome-tanned leather, and does not use known human toxins in its tanning process. For an added bonus, veg-tanned leather can also be stamped and tooled! The particular tannage Judas Leather uses is aniline, which uses as little dye and coating as possible to retain all of the original grain of the skin and can only be made from the topmost (and strongest) part of the hide.
Currently, most Judas Leather products are made using cow leather. This is more of an aesthetic choice than anything, as other livestock or wild-caught leathers cannot provide the combination of thickness and flexibility we're looking for. Cattle hide is a co-product of the beef industry, and all our hides come from Italian cows and tanneries. Our floggers and other thin leather products are made from kangaroo leather, which is obtained from the government-sanctioned culling of wild kangaroo populations on Australian farmland. Roo hide is by far one of the strongest and most durable leathers for its thickness, and has a beautiful character and texture bestowed by its wild-caught nature.
We endeavour to use steel or solid brass in as many hardware components as possible to both prolong the life of your products and make them accessible to those with nickel allergies; with that being said, all rivets are currently nickel-plated, so please contact us if you need to arrange something different.
ABOUT CARE
While most Judas Leather products are made to withstand significant force, it is important to note that not all designs are made equal. Some, like our Roughhouse collection, are designed specifically for high-intensity use, while others, like the Dorian or Pilgrimage collars, are purely or mostly ornamental. Please take note of the item descriptions when selecting your products.
Leather lasts longest when well-cared for. Use a leather balm or leather conditioner with a soft rag or leather brush to keep your leather shiny and strong. Our products do not come waterproofed, but waterproofing spray such as that used for leather shoes will do the job perfectly. If your leather products do get wet or dirty, use a soft, dry/slightly damp rag to clean the surface, and DO NOT submerge in water. Scratches and scuffs are a natural consequence of use and accidental abrasion, so be careful with grinding the leather against surfaces if you would like to avoid this.
Over time, leather develops a patina reflective of its lifespan and usage; this does not impact the structural integrity of the leather in any way. You can also expect your products to become softer, more malleable, and molded to your body over progressive wear. You may find that billet holes (the thing the buckle goes through!) may become oval-shaped over time; this is also natural and good for the health of your garment.
Store your leather out of the sun. For best shape retention, store them in the shape in which they're worn - by that, I mean that a collar will sustain less creasing and wear if stored done up in a circle than hanging flat. Polish hardware components with a polishing cloth if you like to keep them shiny - a glasses cleaning cloth will do!