The finishing process on these hides gives the maker the option to show the color underneath when rubbed or burnished on the grain side.  This allows for different effects to be achieved. An example of this technique is shown in photo 3.
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…
Chrome tanned suede with a heavy wax finish that creates a slight pull-up on the grain side. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.
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…
