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 Mystery Sides – What will you get? These are individual sides that do not fall into a traditional tannage or color range we are used to seeing from Horween. Some may be full grain while others may be embossed. Unique second run sides ranging in tannage and color. These sides will not be mis-split: 2/4 oz will either be…
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…
Snuffed grain is a veg-retanned leather that has a slightly buffed grain, very smiliar to that of a Nubuck. 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. Many times, we have also created our own color names for these…
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…
Hermann Oak carving and tooling leather is the top choice when looking to create deep impressions and fine carving details. These large hides dye evenly when doing custom dye and antique work, while also achieving rich vibrant shades when oiled. Generally a firmer option when compared to other tooling/strap leathers on the market. Great for belts, wallets, bag straps, lining…
Beautiful full veg leather tanned from large European hides. Great for tooling/carving; accepts an oil or dye very nicely. Naturally a lighter color, which allows for brighter colors when applying different dye and finish techniques. The European hides generally have a very smooth, clean grain when compared to other import veg tan options. Tight, firm and flexible with embossing retention…
