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. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to…
Chromepak is one of Horween’s toughest tannages. Heavily hot stuffed with oils and waxes to weatherproof and condition the hides. Great for boots, moccasins, bags, tack and other heavy duty goods. This leather will last a lifetime, or two. Embossed with a pebble grain. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color…
Veg tanned single bends that have been embossed with a Dot Cross Hatch Print as shown in photo 2. These bends are medium temper with a finished flesh. Also available in Black and Brown
Pecos Raw is a versatile, drum dyed, vegetable tanned leather with a medium temper and soft feel. To give softness to the leather, a mixture of vegetable and animal oils, called “Sego”, composed of straw, ruby, moelleon oil, etc. are used. The colors will darken with age and use, creating a beautiful patina. The tannery created this leather so it…
Beautiful hides with a lightly buffed grain. Limited Stock. Made in USA. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
Newport is a drum dyed, veg tan leather with a great look, feel and smell. Tanned using traditional vegetable tanning methods which can take up to 40 days to produce a hide. Dyed through in color. Tight, firm and flexible with embossing retention properties that can be refined in many ways in order to adapt to different uses. These can…