These sides have been lightly tumbled giving them a softer temper and pronounced 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 unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which…
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…
Dearborn is a glovey/soft tempered leather that is made to imitate soft deer hide. Unlike deer leather the cowhide will hold up to heavier use. Great for moccasins, soft bags and pouches. Color may vary from side to side. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
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…
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…
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…
Veg tanned version of Chromexcel leather with a heavy temper. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc. We will refer to miscellaneous Horween leathers as a “type” when we are not 100% sure of the exact tannage. But feel it is closest to that type/tannage of leather. Many times, we…
This leather has the heavy tempered characteristics of Horween Ballglove Leather. Beautiful color, aniline dyed with no finish. “Tumbled” sides will have a softer temper/feel. Many times, we have created our own color names. New leathers are constantly being developed at the tannery; we have no way of identifying the leather exactly and do our best to identify type, color…
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…
Outland has a high resistance to the elements while maintaining a soft natural feel. Waxed flesh side. Limited Stock. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, color variation, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
Shrunken calf leather, also known as ‘shrunken grain,’ undergoes a specific tanning and finishing process in which the end result is a leather with a distinctive textured appearance. The process involves shrinking leather grain to create a unique pattern of wrinkles and creases.
A tumbled vegetable tanned leather with a two-tone look. During the tumbling process, fibers from the flesh side have loosened to create a fuzzy appearance. This has also caused some “leather dust” from the roughout suede fibers. Priced accordingly. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation,…