Chromexcel sides with a waxed flesh. 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 hides, and these should not be referenced to identify any leathers not sold…
Gaucho Oil is inspired by the famed cowboys of South America for it’s natural look. The leather is aniline dyed and is finished with tallow for a luxurious look and feel. The pull-up is amazing! The warm tones of the natural grain will make your products simply stunning. It remains one of the tannery’s most popular leathers. Use for all…
Gaucho Oil is inspired by the famed cowboys of South America for it’s natural look. The leather is aniline dyed and is finished with tallow for a luxurious look and feel. The pull-up is amazing! The warm tones of the natural grain will make your products simply stunning. It remains one of the tannery’s most popular leathers. Use for all…
These are ‘upcycled’ sides which means we have taken these sides and added a wax finish to create a new and slightly different leather from its original version. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc.…
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.
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…
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…
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 retanned sides with a firm temper. Great for latigos, saddle strings/straps, belts, bags, boots and other custom leather goods. TR…
Struck through in color. Nice selection. Horween’s Latigo line is a full grain, veg retan leather. Characterized by a beautiful tight grain and made in a full range of color, finishes, weights and tempers. Many people think of Latigo as the original saddlery style leather. While Horween will produce it in matte or gloss finishes, heavy or soft tempers. Can…
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…
