Essex is a full grain leather tanned with Horween’s time-tested Shell Cordovan veg tanning liquors. The hides are then nourished with a blend of grease, fats & oils to give the leather a soft, yet durable, well rounded feel. Typically made in earth tone and natural veg tan colors. Just like many of Horween’s leathers, it works great for just…
Horween’s Latigo line is a full grain, veg retan leather. Characterized by a beautiful tight grain and made in a full range of color, finishes, weights and tempers. Many people think of Latigo as the original saddlery style leather. While Horween will produce it in matte or gloss finishes, heavy or soft tempers, it can also be produced in a…
Horween’s Mystic line is very similar to the Essex tannage. It is a veg – tanned leather with a top wax. Although it is a veg tan, it has a very similar feel to that of the Cavalier leathers. This leather has a beautiful, smooth grain side with no pull up. These are second run hides which means some hides…
These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. Many times, we have also created our own color names for these hides, and these should not be referenced to identify any leathers not sold here at Maverick.
Horween’s Outrigger tannage creates a buffed grain leather with a lightly waxed finish. This provides the hides with a rustic look that will patina nicely with use. Not only are these hides drum dyed, but they have also been dry milled to soften the leather and give it a broken-in feel. Limited Stock. Made in USA. These are second run…
Waxed grain leather with a rugged look and style. Great for wallets, and other small goods. Limited Stock. Made in USA. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
Described perfectly by our friends at The Tannery Row: “Genuine Shell Cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. Shell Cordovan is a very specific type of leather that comes from the shell membrane of a horse butt. The tanning process takes at least six months. To reach and expose the shell, the leather is shaved on the flesh…
Described perfectly by our friends at The Tannery Row: “Genuine Shell Cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. Shell Cordovan is a very specific type of leather that comes from the shell membrane of a horse butt. The tanning process takes at least six months. To reach and expose the shell, the leather is shaved on the flesh…
Incredible looking leather. Large sides with great cutting. The natural color will darken/patina beautifully with use and exposure to light. Vermont is a vegetable tannage from Horween that displays a supple temper and feel. Great for bags, jackets and many other custom leather projects of your choosing. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose…
Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which creates a richly colored leather with a beautiful pull-up effect. (Black CXL does not…
Drum Dyed Black is black on the grain and flesh side, as the leather was drum/mill dyed – where standard Chromexcel is hand dyed on the grain. Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an…
