The Essex, Dublin and Derby are tanned using Horween’s 100 year old Cordovan veg tan liquor formula. Dublin is a bit more rugged looking than the Essex leather it starts off as. The hides are infused with wax and then heat plated which enhances the grain, creates a pull-up effect and adds a bit more rigidity than the leather. Just…
Horween Illini Latigo (also known as “Bighorn” Latigo to many people) is an aniline mill dyed leather with a waxed flesh and grain. Drum stuffed and fat liquored to provide this leather with enough nourishment to last a lifetime. Veg re-tanned sides with a firm temper. These are double shoulders available in 5/6oz and 8/9oz thickness. These are second run…
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…
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…
Full veg tanned skins with a drum dyed color and finished grain. Great for braiding, whip making and small leather goods like watch straps, wallets and card holders. Made in Taren Point, Australia by Birdsall Leather. Color availability may vary. We are no longer able to ship Kangaroo to California due to California Penal Code 653o – It is unlawful…
Kangaroo – Drum Stuffed Veg tanned kangaroo hides with a special blend of oils and waxes. Ideal for whips, hats, braiding and much more. Due to the nature of aniline dye, hides may vary in color from skin to skin. We are no longer able to ship kangaroo to California due to California Penal Code 653o – It is unlawful…
Veg Tanned skins with an unfinished matte appearance (minus the Glazed Cognac color). Great for braiding, lacing, whips, wallets, card holders and other custom leather goods. These are aniline dyed hides, color may slightly differ from dye lot to dye lot. Pound for pound some of the toughest leather out there. LHG stands for Leather House Grossman, the tannery that…
The Amber Gold Latigo is veg retan, waxed pull-up leather with a medium/firm temper. Beautiful color and pull-up on these hides making them perfect for belts, straps and other heavy goods. Top selection hides. Large quantities available.
