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Responsible manufacturing · Santa Fe Springs, CA

Sustainability at Angelus

Angelus makes its paint, dye and leather care in its own plant in Santa Fe Springs, California. Our formulas are PFAS-free, we choose recyclable packaging, and water from production is treated before it leaves the plant. And everything we make is built to keep leather, boots and sneakers in use longer.

How we make it Safety data sheets
  • PFAS-freeAngelus formulas
  • Made in USAOur own California plant
  • Since 1907Made to make leather last
Machinery and workers on the Angelus production floor in Santa Fe Springs 1 oz. bottles of Angelus paint being capped on the line Bottles of Angelus paint on the production line

Sustainability at a glance

The short version of how Angelus is made.

Sustainability at a glance
FormulasPFAS-free
PackagingRecyclable packaging; check what your local recycling program accepts
WastewaterWater from production is treated before it leaves our plant
Where it’s madeOur own plant at 12060 Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, California
Low VOC option#510 Low VOC Leather Dye, made to meet California’s VOC rules and non-flammable
Safety dataGHS-format safety data sheets for 41 products, free to download

How we make it

Responsible from the formula to the drain

Compliant, responsible manufacturing in our own plant, under California’s environmental rules.

  • PFAS-free formulas

    Angelus formulas are made without PFAS, the long-lasting “forever chemicals” found in some water and stain treatments.

  • Recyclable packaging

    We choose recyclable packaging. Rules vary by city, so check what your local program accepts, and see each product’s SDS for disposal guidance.

  • Treated wastewater

    Water from our production is treated before it leaves the plant.

  • Made close to home

    We mix, fill and pack in our own Santa Fe Springs plant instead of shipping production overseas, with a crew that has done it for decades.

    Our story

  • A low VOC dye

    #510 Low VOC Leather Dye uses the same pigment as #500, made to meet California’s VOC rules, with fewer harsh fumes.

    See Low VOC dye

  • Open safety data

    Every published safety data sheet is free to download, so shops, schools and studios know exactly how to store and handle our products.

    SDS library
Applying Angelus Jet Black Leather Dye with a dauber

Restore, don’t replace

The greenest pair is the one you already own.

Angelus has helped people clean, condition, recolor and restore leather since 1907. A scuffed pair of boots, a faded couch or a yellowed sneaker sole can come back to life instead of going in the trash.

Our shoe wax still uses the original 1907 formula, with carnauba wax and beeswax.

See clean & care What can I restore?

Sustainability questions

Are Angelus products PFAS-free?

Yes. Angelus formulas are made without PFAS.

Is Angelus packaging recyclable?

We choose recyclable packaging. Recycling rules vary by city, so check what your local program accepts. Each product’s safety data sheet includes disposal guidance.

How does Angelus handle wastewater?

Water from our production is treated before it leaves our Santa Fe Springs plant.

Does Angelus make a low VOC leather dye?

Yes. #510 Low VOC Leather Dye uses the same pigment as #500 Leather Dye. It’s made to meet California’s VOC rules, has fewer harsh fumes and is non-flammable, so it ships worldwide.

Where are Angelus products made?

In our own plant at 12060 Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, California, where the Angelos family has made Angelus since 2006. Angelus has been made in Southern California since 1907.

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