Horween Illini Latigo (also known as “Bighorn” Latigo to many people) is a burgundy, 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 retanned sides with a firm temper. Great for latigos, saddle strings/straps, belts, bags, boots and other custom leather goods.…
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…
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…
Veg Tanned Glazed French calf leather in a beautiful burgundy color. The aniline dye process displays the beautiful smooth grain that calf hide has to offer. Great leather for footwear, wallets and other small goods. Haas Leather. Limited Stock.
Italian Calf Leather sides with a smooth grain and beautiful marbled dye. Soft tempered leather with a drum dyed color. Highly scratch resistant finish on these hides. Great for fine leather goods like wallets, footwear, belts and straps. Made in Italy. Limited Stock.
Beautiful Skins!! Full veg tanned skins. Drum dyed leather with a finished grain. Great for watch straps, braiding, whip making, filigree inlays, as well as small leather goods like wallets and card holders.
Shrunken grain shoulders with a waxed finish. The shrunken tanning process tightens the hide in on itself to enhance the natural grain pattern of the leather. These will have a fold in the center of the hides as this is the hump section of the shoulder and does not lay flat. Very unique hides. Limited stock. 2nd Run – hides…
Lightly hot-stuffed hides with a waxed grain and gum-pasted flesh. Large, beautiful sides! “Labor-intensive and incredibly appealing, English Bridle is a traditional leather with a variety of uses, from classic equestrian gear to high-end leather goods. Drum dyed and hot stuffed, English Bridle is smooth, flexible yet durable. Beautifully crafted with a flawless, even surface.”
With an exclusive blend of waxes, oils and tallows, these hides have been hot stuffed to bring out their inherent beauty. Through a traditional process called jack glazing, oils are brought to the surface to create a glossy finish that will never mask the leather’s natural grain.
