The Essex, Dublin and Derby are tanned using Horween’s 100-year-old Cordovan veg tan liquor formula. The Derby leather is the most rustic of the three, boasting a highly distressed and rustic look due to the tumbling it undergoes during the tanning process. Derby sides have a rich pull up and are expected to age beautifully as they patina. These are…
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…
