Report on commercial Leather Sourcing Practices

Submitted by: Anurag Chandra Roll no. 05 Leather Design VII

Leather types
Leathers are made from the skins of many animals but mainly cattle, goat, sheep and pigskins.

Leather Types in terms of tanning

Bridle
Firm, rich-colored leather with just enough oils to withstand weather. Great feeling leather can be oiled for darker hues.

Vegetable Tanned.
Great for: Belts, straps, fine pet collars, leashes, gun belts.

Chrome Oil Tanned

Beautiful, durable leather has just the right amount of oil for a soft, supple feel.

Chrome-Tanned.
Great for: Chaps, cases & bags, boots.

Kipskin
Very clean piece of leather that dyes and stamps beautifully. Produced from smaller calf hides.

Latigo
Latigo leather is combination tanned to make it rigid but very pliable, great for use on products in which strength and flexibility are needed.

Chrome Veg Retanned.

Great for: Tack, straps, belts, pet collars, leashes, cinches.

Natural Vegetable Tanned Strap, Tooling & Molding Leather

Perfect leather for tooling, embossing, molding, dyeing & oiling. Uniformly absorbs dyes and oils. Dries to a firm, long-lasting shape.

Shearlings & Sheepskins

Beautiful quality wool sheepskins in a variety of thicknesses. Available in both veg tan and chrome tan in a variety of shades and colors.Great for: Lining saddles, padding, etc.

Suede
Finished by buffing the flesh side of the hide to produce a nap.

Leather Grains

Genuine leather is highly desired for its fashionable look and durable nature. Cowhide leather is a term specifically applied to leather made from the hides (the skins) of cows, although it is generally used to designate any leather tanned from the hides of animals of the bovine species. The natural or embossed pattern and texture of a hide's surface is called the grain. There are multiple types of leather grains to choose from, each with their own features and benefits.

Full Grain
Only premium leathers are full grain. The unaltered surface of the hide is aniline dyed (see below) but not buffed or sanded. Full grain leather features natural marks on the hide, such as scratches, fencing, stretch marks and wrinkles, to create an individual and unique appearance.

Top Grain
Made from the outermost upper layer of the hide, it is the only leather recommended to use for high quality sofas. Top grain is the most durable part of a leather hide due to the strength of the fibres. The best top grain leather reflects that an animal has lived in an environment that resulted in limited scratches, insect bites or other damage.

Corrected Grain
The leather has all the imperfections removed and an artificial grain applied .

Semi-corrected Top Grain

The leather is only corrected if there are major imperfections, like deep scratches.

Split Grain
Split grain comes from the bottom part of the hide. The process of tanning leather involves reducing the hide to the thickness required for upholstered products. The back of an animal has a thicker skin, so it is split to create a piece of leather out of this extra thickness. Split grain has a stamped and painted surface in order to have the appearance of top grain leather. This is often use on the sides and back of the furniture to allow a more affordable price point.

Leather Finishes Aniline Dyed

The process of colouring leathers using non-toxic aniline dyes. The dye is transparent and therefore allows the hides natural look to remain visible.

Protected Aniline
The leather has been aniline dyed and then slightly pigmented to ensure colour consistency. It also makes the surface more durable than less-processed leather.

Leather-Match
Leather-match furniture combines top grain leather on visible areas, like seats and cushions, with skillfully matched vinyl on the sides and back of the furniture. Leather-match looks and feels like leather, at a more affordable price.

Bi-cast Leather
This product comes in roll form like fabric. Split leather is used as a backing so a customer can see or feel the leather. A finish is created by applying polyurethane (PU) to provide the colour, texture and strength.

Bonded Leather
Bonded leather creates a look and feel similar to genuine leather, but consists of a synthetic material made of polyurethane (PU) with leather shavings are sprayed onto it and then stamped with a grain-like pattern.

Leather Look
Polyurethane (PU) is a very effective form of plastic that can be applied to fabric or other products to create beautiful, durable and lower-cost furniture pieces. Vinyl is a product similar to polyurethane but normally not as durable or versatile. It is normally lower in cost than polyurethane so is used for match applications where strength is not an issue. This is often use on the sides and back of the furniture to allow a more affordable price point.

Nappa/Napa
It is a lengthy and complicated tanning process applied to full grain sheep or lamb hides that results in exceptional softness, suppleness and durability. A hide that is described as nappa is therefore amongst the highest grade of leather that can be achieved but is correspondingly expensive. Any that claim to be made of a nappa leather and are retailing for less than 100 ($150) should be viewed with some scepticism.

Nubuck
In this process the top layer of full grain hide is buffed or very finely sanded to produce a soft, velvety finish similar to suede. However the quality is much higher and so is the price. Nubuck

leather jackets are more susceptible to water staining and therefore benefit from waterproof finishes.

Suede
In which the underside of the hide is used. This is more fibrous with a matt, napped finish but lacks the durability of the a full hide. Like nubuck it is prone to discolouration when in contact with water unless a treatment has been applied.

Split
Used as a cost cutting measure, the top layer of the hide is sliced away resulting in two thinner layers. It allows some retailers to market jackets at very low prices whilst still claiming they are 'leather'. Avoid.

Types of leather used in jackets

We are often asked, 'which is the best quality hide for a leather jacket?' The annoyingly vague answer is, 'whichever suits the style and function of the jacket best' This is an important point and worth remembering. The type of leather used should always be dependent on the style and purpose of the garment. The major distinction between leather types originates with the animal that the hide came from. The general rule is the larger the animal, the thicker and heavier the leather.

Cow and buffalo

The toughest of the hides and used in shoes, furnishings as well as jackets. The leather is on the stiff side and offers excellent abrasion resistance and protection but at the expense of weight, drape and comfort. You will often find it used in motorcycle protective gear. and biker styles where toughness is the prime consideration. Jackets made of cow hide can take a long time to 'wear in'. Of the two, buffalo hide has more grain than cow.

Sheep and lamb

Finer grained, more supple and lighter weight than cow but still tough and durable, this leather is often described as having a 'buttery' feel. Sheep hides offer a good balance between comfort, style and strength. They particularly suits jacket styles where suppleness is important such as bomber jackets, blazers and reefers.

Pig
Cheap and not particularly cheerful. The leather made from pig skin is thin, plasticy with a shiny finish and very poor durability. Pigskin is often used when price is the most important factor

soit is recommended to avoid it where possible.One should be particularly suspicious of leather jackets retailing for less than 100 ($150) as pig may have been used to keep the price down.

The Types of Leather Used in Handbags & Accessories

There are some basic differences between the types of leather used to make handbags and other fashion accessories. The type of leather used in a product is very important depending on what the product is used for.

Cowhide Leather
Cowhide leather comes from the skin of a cow, as the name indicates. This type of leather can be found in automobile seats, sofas and chairs in your house, and the more durable fashion items. Purses made of cowhide will normally last longer than purses made from other types of leather. Cowhide leather will usually have a good amount of noticable texture (slightly rough feeling to the touch). Many high end manufacturers use high quality, and very expensive, cowhide to make their products - such as Coach or Fendi.

Lambskin Leather
Lambskin leather comes from sheep. As a sheep has much less skin than a cow, the items made from lambskin will usually be smaller. Many people like lambskin for its soft and smooth texture. Items made from lambskin will usually tear, scratch, or become indented much easier than those made of cowhide.

Faux Leather
Faux leather is artificial leather. This type of material will often look just like higher quality leather. People who know leather can tell the difference by touching or looking at faux leather. One way for anyone to tell is that faux leather will never have any creases or deformities. Leather that comes from an animal's skin will always show the cuts and scrapes endured by the animal over its lifetime. Many people prefer faux leather as it can be more durable than even high end cowhide and because it will always look perfect. Others prefer it because they don't like the use of animal skin in products - for personal reasons.

Patch Leather
Patch leather is a term used to describe when an item is made from smaller pieces of leather. The type of leather can be either cowhide or lambskin. Patch leather is almost always cheaper than other types of real leather as it usually comes from left over pieces. Some of the leather used in patch can be of very high quality, but it will not command the same price.

The different types of leather for Belt

The varying types of leather are produced in different ways, which lead to their differing qualities. There are significantly more types of leather than Ive listed, but these few are the main ones involved in the making of belts.

Synthetic Leather Belts

Synthetic leather is exactly what it sounds like fake leather. Belts of this material are usually created with different polymers and fibers to create the feel of leather. However, they arent real leather and dont last very long.

Bonded Leather Belts

This type of leather is 100% real leather. However, the making of these belts involve waste scraps of unwanted leather left over from other products. The small fibers are glued together and then covered to still create the same look of a leather belt. These cost manufacturers only a fraction of the price it takes them to make higher quality belts.

Genuine Leather Belts

What many people believe to be the top quality leather belt. These belts are also 100% leather, and also occasionally include leftover leather scraps. The belt will consist of layer after layer of inferior leather (leftover leather scraps, etc.) glued or sewn together. Then, the outer layers will be covered with a top-grain leather surface or sometimes even synthetic leather material. The inferior leather layers on the inside help reduce the cost of these belts, making them much cheaper than full-grain leather belts.

Full-grain Leather Belts

These are the highest quality leather belts out there. This natural leather is made from the top layer of the animals skin. Occasionally, strips of this leather will have blemishes that were marks left on the animals skin. This type of leather belt is straight up leather no crummy leather leftovers on the inside and as a result, is the toughest. True, its leather quality makes it more prone to showing scratches, but in terms of lifespan, durability, flexibility, and strength, full-grain leather belts cannot be beaten.

What Type of Leather is Best? This really depends on two factors: how much do one want to pay and what is the item designed to do. If one wants:

leather backpack - cowhide will last the longest and be the least likely to tear handbag - cowhide if you want the longest lasting, lambskin if you want the softest feeling cell phone cases - lambskin for softness, faux leather for perfection and durability id holder - lambskin or cowhide as this type of item usually does not undergo severe trauma luggage tag - cowhide or faux leather camera case - lambskin for softness, cowhide or faux leather for perfection and durability cigarette case - lambskin for softness, cowhide or faux leather for perfection and durability

Belt Leather

West-Tan Water Buffalo Double Bends 8-9oz West-Tan has a beautiful matte finish to compliment the softer, full bodied hand of of it's fully vegetable tanned tanning process. Available in HUGE double bends for exceptional yields. Characteristics: Matte finish, lightly textured finish, deep drum dyed color. Approx Weight: 8-9oz Approx Thickness: 3.2 - 3.6mm Avg Hide Size: 23 sq.ft Price: $7.45 per sq.ft

Esquire Water Buffalo Double Bends 8-9oz Esquire is imbued with a high sheen, glossy finish to add a touch of panache to it's softer, full bodied hand. Available in HUGE double bends for exceptional yields. Characteristics: Smooth glossy finish, deep drum dyed color, very pliable. Approx Weight: 8-9oz Approx Thickness: 3.2 - 3.6mm Avg Hide Size: 22 sq.ft Price: $7.45 per sq.ft

Maverick Water Buffalo Double Bends 8-9oz Maverick consists of a slightly firmer temper and textured distressed finish that really makes it pop out at you. Great for fashionable belts and other strap goods. Available in large double bends for exceptional yields. Characteristics: semi-firm temper, distressed textured finish, deep drum dyed color. Approx Weight: 8-9oz Approx Thickness: 3.2 - 3.6mm Avg Hide Size: 23 Price: $7.45 per sq.ft

Vegetable Tan Crackle Leather 8-9oz Fully vegetable tanned single culattas with a very unique finish that is designed to crack in appearance but will not rub or flake off. Makes great belts, cuffs, and pet collars. Characteristics: Flake free crackle finish, medium firm temper, full grain leather. Approx Weight: 8 - 9oz Approx Thickness: 3.2 - 3.6mm Avg Hide Size: 20 Price: $5.95/foot

Bridle Leather Hides

Bridle Leather Sides 9-10oz "English" bridle leather is drum dyed for true dye penetration and is stuffed with greases, tallows, and waxes that make it weather resistant. Characteristics: Smooth full grain, firm temper, enhanced weather resistance. Approx Weight: 9 - 10oz Approx Thickness: 3.6 - 4.0mm Avg Hide Size: 24 sq.ft Price: $9.99 per sq.ft

Case & Bag Leather

Pullup Leather Sides 3-3.5oz Pullup leather sides are the quintessential vintage leather for bags, garments, accessories, trim and more. Hides are fully aniline dyed and finished with a special blend of waxes that when the leather is pulled or folded it creates a brilliant 2-tone distressed look. Characteristics: Bags, Accessories, Trim, Upholstery, Garments. Approx Weight: 3 - 3.5oz Approx Thickness: 1.2 - 1.4mm Avg Hide Size: 20 sq.ft. Price: $6.18 per sq.ft.

Bandito Full Grain Oil-Tanned Leather Sides 5-5.5oz Bandito represents a rustic full grain leather with a lightly oiled feel. These huge leather sides have occasional brands and healed scars that add rich character and really enhance the rustic style of these hides. Hides are very soft and the combination of oils & waxes in the finish give the hides natural resistance to weather and moisture. Characteristics: Full grain, natural pebble grain, lightly oiled feel, weather resistant. Approx Weight: 5 - 5.5oz Approx Thickness: 2 - 2.2mm Avg Hide Size: 26 sq.ft. Price: $5.89 per sq.ft

Top Grain Oil Tanned Leather Sides 5oz Oil tanned leather is unique because it has special oils & waxes applied during the tanning process to give the leather a very soft and supple feel that is resistant to water and other elements. The leather has a wonderful full bodied hand that is the perfect combination of softness and rugged durability for bags, boots, chaps, and more! Characteristics: Very smooth topgrain leather, oiled feel w/ mediumfirm temper. Approx Weight: 5oz Approx Thickness: 1.8 - 2mm Avg Hide Size: 22 sq.ft. Price: $5.90 per sq.ft.

Chap & Motorcycle Leather

Deersoft Cowhide Leather Sides 4.5-5oz Full grain chap leather aniline dyed throughout. These hides are easily tailored due to their soft, fluid drape while the top coat finish adds a layer of protection. Characteristics: Medium pebble grain, enhanced softness, light natural pebble texture. Approx Weight: 4.5 - 5oz Approx Thickness: 1.8 - 2.0mm Avg Hide Size: 25 sq.ft Price: $5.52 per sq.ft

Bandito Full Grain Oil-Tanned Leather Sides 5-5.5oz Bandito represents a rustic full grain leather with a lightly oiled feel. These huge leather sides have occasional brands and healed scars that add rich character and really enhance the rustic style of these hides. Hides are very soft and the combination of oils & waxes in the finish give the hides natural resistance to weather and moisture. Characteristics: Full grain, natural pebble grain, lightly oiled feel, weather resistant. Approx Weight: 5 - 5.5oz Approx Thickness: 2 - 2.2mm Avg Hide Size: 26 sq.ft. Price: $5.89 per sq.ft

Top Grain Oil Tanned Leather Sides 5oz Oil tanned leather is unique because it has special oils & waxes applied during the tanning process to give the leather a very soft and supple feel that is resistant to water and other elements. The leather has a wonderful full bodied hand that is the perfect combination of softness and rugged durability for bags, boots, chaps, and more! Characteristics: Very smooth topgrain leather, oiled feel w/ mediumfirm temper. Approx Weight: 5oz Approx Thickness: 1.8 - 2mm Avg Hide Size: 22 sq.ft. Price: $5.90 per sq.ft.

Deerskin Leather Hides

Distressed Pullup Deerskin Hides 2.5-3oz Rustic distressed pullup deerskin hides are full grain deer hides tanned in the U.S from locally sourced hides. Finished with a special combination of waxes that will react differently on each hide creating unique shade variations from skin to skin. Characteristics: Distressed appearance, marble like look, full pullup effect. Approx Weight: 2.5 - 3oz Approx Thickness: 1.0 - 1.2mm Avg Hide Size: 10 sq.ft. Price: $5.25 per sq.ft.

Garment Leather

Bentley Garment Cowhide Leather Sides 2.5-3oz Bentley is an aniline plus leather with a soft milled, natural pebble grain. Hides are finished with a special feel coat that gives Bentley its beautiful silky hand. This exceptionally soft leather is produced using selected hides and a micro-pigmentation process. Characteristics: Smooth natural pebble grain, medium thickness. Approx Weight: 2.5 - 3oz Approx Thickness: 1.0 - 1.2mm Avg Hide Size: 27 sq.ft. Price: $5.43 per sq.ft

Italian Lambskin Leather Hides 1.5-2oz Italian lambskin leather hides are the very same hides used in the finest leather garments around the world. Made from only the finest full-grain lambskin stock and tanned to a beautiful aniline plus finish that will resist sunlight and light stains. Thin and silky smooth these hides will add a luxurious touch to any project Characteristics: Tight natural grain, deep uniform color, light sheen. Approx Weight: 1.5 - 2oz Approx Thickness: 0.7 - 0.9mm Avg Hide Size: 12 sq.ft Price: $5.36 per sq.ft

Plonge Garment Leather Sides 1.5-2oz A very thin and versatile semi-aniline dyed garment leather. Full grain with a super soft feel and fluid drape. Great for pants, vests, jackets, and linings. Characteristics: Deep color, uniform topgrain finish, very thin w/ fluid drape. Approx Weight: 2oz Approx Thickness: 0.7 - 0.9mm Avg Hide Size: 22 sq.ft Price: 4.10 per sq.ft

Lambskin Leather Hides

Italian Lambskin Leather Hides 1.5-2oz Our Italian lambskin leather hides are the very same hides used in the finest leather garments around the world. Made from only the finest fullgrain lambskin stock and tanned to a beautiful aniline plus finish that will resist sunlight and light stains. Thin and silky smooth these hides will add a luxurious touch to any project Characteristics: Tight natural grain, deep uniform color, light sheen. Approx Weight: 1.5 - 2oz Approx Thickness: 0.7 - 0.9mm Avg Hide Size: 12 sq.ft Price: $5.36 per sq.ft

Shoe & Boot Leather

Deersoft Cowhide Leather Sides 4.5-5oz Full grain chap leather aniline dyed throughout. These hides are easily tailored due to their soft, fluid drape while the top coat finish adds a layer of protection. Characteristics: Medium pebble grain, enhanced softness, light natural pebble texture. Approx Weight: 4.5 - 5oz Approx Thickness: 1.8 - 2.0mm Avg Hide Size: 25 sq.ft Price: $5.52 per sq.ft

Pebble Grain Cowhide Leather 3-3.5oz This classic style of fine leather has been drum dyed and fully pigmented to give it a durable, even finish. Pebble grain embossing ensures uniform surface throughout the entire hide. Characteristics: Deep pigmented colors, small pronounced pebble grain. Approx Weight: 3 - 3.5oz Approx Thickness: 1.2 - 1.4mm Avg Hide Size: 22 sq.ft Price: $3.71 per sq.ft

Bandito Full Grain Oil-Tanned Leather Sides 5-5.5oz Bandito represents a rustic full grain leather with a lightly oiled feel. These huge leather sides have occasional brands and healed scars that add rich character and really enhance the rustic style of these hides. Hides are very soft and the combination of oils & waxes in the finish give the hides natural resistance to weather and moisture. Characteristics: Full grain, natural pebble grain, lightly oiled feel, weather resistant. Approx Weight: 5 - 5.5oz Approx Thickness: 2 - 2.2mm Avg Hide Size: 26 sq.ft. Price: $5.89 per sq.ft

Top Grain Oil Tanned Leather Sides 5oz Oil tanned leather is unique because it has special oils & waxes applied during the tanning process to give the leather a very soft and supple feel that is resistant to water and other elements. The leather has a wonderful full bodied hand that is the perfect combination of softness and rugged durability for bags, boots, chaps, and more! Characteristics: Very smooth topgrain leather, oiled feel w/ mediumfirm temper. Approx Weight: 5oz Approx Thickness: 1.8 - 2mm Avg Hide Size: 22 sq.ft. Price: $5.90 per sq.ft.

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Premium Trimmed Vegetable Tanned Single Shoulders Large, exceptionally clean single shoulders with smooth backs and trimmed of waste. These shoulders represent a tremendous value for the belt or holster maker offering superior yield and strength. Hides dye evenly and will cut, stamp, and mold beautifully. Characteristics: Natural full grain leather, firm temper, without dye or pigment. Approx Weight: 5-6oz , 6-7oz , 7-8oz Approx Thickness: 2-2.4mm , 2.4-2.8mm , 2.8-3.2mm Avg Hide Size: 6 sq.ft. Price: $7.49 per sq.ft

Premium Trimmed Vegetable Tanned Double Shoulders Large, exceptionally clean double shoulders with smooth backs and trimmed of waste. These shoulders represent a tremendous value for the belt or holster maker offering superior yield and strength. Hides dye evenly and will cut, stamp, and mold beautifully. Characteristics: Natural full grain leather, firm temper, without dye or pigment. Approx Weight: 5-6oz , 6-7oz , 7-8oz Approx Thickness: 2-2.4mm , 2.4-2.8mm , 2.8-3.2mm Avg Hide Size: 12 sq.ft. Price: $7.49 per sq.ft.

Vegetable Tanned Calfskin "kip" Sides 2-3oz Also known as "kid" or "calf" leather these 100% vegetable tanned sides are exceptionally clean and ideal for wallets, linings, and other personal leather goods. Characteristics: Smooth tight grain, natural full grain without dyes or pigment. Approx Weight: 2/3oz Approx Thickness: 0.8-1.2mm Avg Hide Size: 11 sq.ft Price: $5.15 per sq.ft

Natural Vegetable Tanned Leather Sides Economy 4-5oz Large vegetable tanned economy sides in 2-3oz AND 4-5oz thickness. A great value, these hides may have the occasional scars, bug bites, scars, ect. Characteristics: Full grain, firm temper, natural veg-tan without dyes or pigments. Approx Weight: 2 - 5oz Approx Thickness: 1.6 - 2mm Avg Hide Size: 22 sq.ft Price: $3.30 per sq.ft

Premium Vegetable Tanned Strap Bellies 7-8oz These premium vegetable tanned bellies are a real bargain. Long, firm, and for the most part free of marks and blemishes. Our premium veg bellies will accept fine tooling detail and will cut and oil like a dream. Characteristics: Natural full grain leather, firm temper, without dye or pigment. Approx Weight: 7 - 8oz Approx Thickness: 2.4 - 2.8mm Avg Hide Size: 3 - 5 sq.ft Price: $19.99 Each

Upholstery Leather Hides

Romanza Upholstery Leather 2.5-3oz Romanza is a full aniline hand antiqued leather utilizing the most progressive tanning methods available. Romanza is a glossy, full grain lightly pebbled leather that has been hand stained with a combination of subtle oils & waxes, followed by a protective topcoat to give it added wear ability. Hides are then hot ironed to bring out an added hand and a see through look reminiscent of the old English Bridle leathers. Once upholstered, the beauty of this leather is amplified and brought to life, by giving any piece a transparent antique look. Characteristics: Smooth glossy finish, waxy topcoat, Lightly antiqued 2-tone look. Approx Weight: 2.5 - 3oz Approx Thickness: 1 - 1.2mm Avg Hide Size: 48 Price: $5.77 per sq.ft

Verona Upholstery Leather Hides 3-3.5oz Verona is a full aniline leather which has been milled extensively to bring out a distinctive shrunken pebble grain. This leather is then hand antiqued with additional aniline dyes to give it a multi-layered antique look. The beauty and workmanship of this leather is amplified once upholstered, giving any piece an element of elegance and sophistication. Verona hides are imported from Italy. Characteristics: Shrunken(very pronounced) pebbled grain, antiqued 2-tone appearance. Approx Weight: 3 - 3.5oz Approx Thickness: 1.2 - 1.4mm Avg Hide Size: 55 sq.ft Price: $5.86 per sq.ft

Bentley Upholstery Leather 3-3.5 Bentley is a full grain, semi-aniline leather for upholstery. Premium european hides matched with fine natural dyes gives Bentley leather hides a super soft hand and deep, uniform color throughout the entire hide. The Bentley Collection represents one of our most versatile italian upholstery leathers. Bentley leather hides are also given a thin transparent clear coat for enhanced stain and wear resistance. Characteristics: Deep uniform color throughout, smooth natural grain, enhanced durability. Approx Weight: 3 - 3.5oz Approx Thickness: 1.2 - 1.4mm Avg Hide Size: 55 sq.ft Price: $5.86 per sq.ft

Manchester Upholstery Leather 3-3.5oz Manchester collection of leather for upholstery is a fully aniline dyed cowhide with an exceptionally soft hand and fluid drape. Manchester provides a sophisticated, aged look due to the special combination of oils used in the finishing process. Manchester hides are imported from Italy and are given a breathable protective clear coat for enhanced wear ability. Characteristics: Natural light pebble grain, antiqued 2-tone appearance. Approx Weight: 3 - 3.5oz Approx Thickness: 1.2 - 1.4mm Avg Hide Size: 55 Price: $5.77 per sq.ft

Oxford Upholstery Leather 2.5-3oz Oxford represents the quintessential vintage distressed leather for upholstery. Premium italian hides are finished with special oils and a waxy top-coat that give the leather a beautiful antique feel and marble like 2-tone appearance. Oxford hides are given a breathable protective clear coat for enhanced stain and scratch resistance. Characteristics: Distressed, cracked, vintage look, marble like appearance. Approx Weight: 2.5 - 3oz Approx Thickness: 1.2 - 1.4mm Avg Hide Size: 50 Price: $5.51 per sq.ft

Pull-up Upholstery Leather Hides 3-3.5oz Our Pullup leather for upholstery is the quintessential vintage upholstery leather. Full grain, fully aniline dyed hides are combined with natural dyes and surface waxes to create a beautiful 2-tone marble like appearance that will naturally change over time. Characteristics: Distressed appearance, marble like look, full pullup effect. Approx Weight: 3 - 3.5oz Approx Thickness: 1.2 - 1.4mm Avg Hide Size: 48 sq.ft Price: $5.45 per sq.ft

Lambskin: Skins average 6-8 square feet each, with bundles consisting of 12 skins. Full grains available in both smooth and texture. Colors and Finish range from natural to enamel. Typically used for handbags, bomber jackets and ladies fashion dress. Note: As these skins are young sheep, they are limited in size and very soft and supple. As this skin is very tender , they are not as suitable for application where wear and strength are required, i.e.: upholstery or mens work garments. Garment Leather Lambskin PATENT & PEARLIZED PER SQFT COLORS 6-8 SF SKINS per sq.ft. Pricing $CDN $US* $6.95 $5.95 $6.81 $5.83

Piccarri Suede: Pigskin suede available in both split double suede and full grain suede in a thin 1-1 oz weight. Split double suede skins average 6-8 square feet and are the second layer of the hide. Grain texture is more distinct, revealing the typical hair root dots than the full grain layer. Full grain skins average 10-15 square feet and are finer textured, stronger and more supple. This layer is smooth one side with suede reverse side. Ideal ladies fashion dress and western wear material. Easy to sew on home sewing machines. Garment Leather Piccarri Double sided Suede 7-9 FT SKINS per sq.ft. Clearance colors, per sqft 100 FT clearance colors per sq.ft. Garment Leather Piccarri Full Grain Suede SINGLE HIDE, FULL GRAIN SUEDE 12-15 FT/ per sq.ft. CLEARANCE COLORS. Pricing $CDN $US* $2.95 $1.95 $0.95 $2.89 $1.91 $0.93

Pricing $CDN $US* $3.95 $2.95 $3.87 $2.89

Piccarri Fashion Enamel / Prints / Metallics:

Pigskin prints on suede or grain side available in a variety of patterns and average 10-15 square feet. These full grain skins are also available in smooth metallic and designer metallic patterns. Ideal use for high fashion accenting, costume dress and jewelry accessories. Garment Leather Piccarri Fashion Enamel / Prints / Metallics SOLID METALLICS DESIGNER PRINTS Pricing $CDN $5.95 $4.95 $US* $5.83 $4.85

Cowhide Fashion Garment: Light weight cowhide full grain sides in 1-1.5oz thickness. These half hides average 18-22 sq. ft. and are available in a variety of colors and finishes. Ideal ladies fashion skins for skirts, handbags, jackets and western wear. Light and strong enough in weight to sew on home sewing machines with minimal cutting loss due to size of the skins. Garment Leather Cowhide Fashion Garment SINGLE SIDES 18-24 FT TR per sq.ft. t Fashion garment , discontinued color clearance Pricing $CDN $US* $3.95 $2.95 $3.87 $2.89

Cowhide Lambtouch Nappa: Available in 1.5 - 2oz weight averaging 25-35 square feet in half hides black only. Also now available in full hides 2-3 oz, average 40-50 sq ft. These sides are very supple and ideal for ladies and men's fashion garment use. These skins have the soft feel of lambskin with the strength and size of cowhide. Also used in lightweight upholstery application where a soft , loose, pillowy effect is required. Garment Leather Cowhide Lambtouch Nappa Lambtouch TR grade, per sqft Pricing $CDN $US* $4.95 $4.85

Cowhide Club Jacket / Chap Garment 2 -3oz / Light Upholstery: Full grain cowhide side leather averaging 18-25 square feet each in various grade selections. Garment grade will have some brands, barbwire marks or holes. Chap selection is brand free with minimal grain defects or holes in the primary area. Bundle quantities consisting of 10 sides averaging 200-250 sq.ft. Available in standard colors as used in the handbag, team sports club jacket, rodeo chaps, motorcycle leathers, general utility garment and light upholstery leather. Colors available include: Black, Grey, White, Burgundy, Royal, Scarlet Red, Beige, Sunset Orange, Hunter Green, and Walnut brown. Garment Leather Cowhide Club Jacket / Chap Garment 2 -3oz / Light Upholstery PREMUIM CHAP 4OZ SELECT GRADE COLORS CHAP 2 1/2-3OZ SELECT GRADE GARMENT B GRADE UTILITY sq.ft. CLEARANCE COLORS PER SQFT CLEARANCE ODD LOTS SPECIALS Pricing $CDN $US*

$6.95 $4.95 $3.95 $2.95 $1.95

$6.81 $4.85 $3.87 $2.89 $1.91

Cowhide Deertan Natural Garment 2 -3 oz / Rustic Upholstery: Full grain cowhide side leather averaging 20-25 sq ft in natural finish. This leather is nude in finish and soft. As it has very little if any finish it is more sensitive to staining or moisture absorption. Used primarily in rustic look or natural buckskin look applications such as moccasin, buckskin jackets, gloves and log furniture upholstery. Available in 2 tones of natural gold deerskin color and black. Grade selection is dependant on number of brands, grain imperfections, scratches or holes. Note for USA customers: this leather is often substituted for deerskin orders as it looks and feels similar . As it is of Cowhide and not Wild Game origin, there is no inspection requirements by U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Garment Leather Cowhide Deertan Natural Garment 2 -3 oz / Rustic Upholstery GRADE A SELECT SIDE per sq.ft TANNERY RUN GRADE per.sq.ft. Pricing $CDN $US*

$5.95 $4.95

$5.83 $4.85

SHOES AND MOCCASSIN

Moccasin / Mukluk Cowsplit Suede Leather This Cowhide leather consists of double shoulder split suede in 3oz. weight. Approximate size 8-12 square feet. Single hides may be ordered in either Tannery run size of up to 10 square foot skins or Chap selects over 10 square feet, priced accordingly. Bundles consist of 12 skins, approximately 100-125 square feet of one color. As these skins are split from upholstery full hide stock, they are brand free and have minimal holes. Ideal material for moccasins, mukluks, aprons, chaps, bags and crafts. Current colors stocked include Black, Alaska Gold, Deer tan, Nicotine, Burgundy, Turquoise, Hunter Green, Aqua Teal and Grey. Shipping weight approximately 20-25 lbs. per bundle. Volume pricing for manufactures available for single Bundle orders and Bulk Bundle orders of 500 square feet minimums per color. Moccasin and Shoe Leather Moccasin / Mukluk Cowsplit Suede Leather ALASKA GOLD DOUBLE BUTT SPLITS OVER 14SFT ALASKA GOLD DOUBLE BUTT SPLITS SOFT UNDER 14 SFT MOCCASSIN SPLIT, TURQ, RED,PURPLE,BLK,GOLD sq.ft. UTILITY GRADE SPLIT, CLEARANCE COLORS SFT Pricing $CDN $3.95 $2.95 $2.95 $1.95 $US* $3.87 $2.89 $2.89 $1.91

Shoe, Boot & Work Chap Leather This Cowhide leather is produced in various firmness, texture and thickness for footwear application as in shoes, work and cowboys boots. Colors available in many earth tones in smooth or shrunken grain texture and various finishes from dry to oily. Sides average 18-25 square feet in weights ranging from 3 -4 oz, 4-5 and 5-6 oz. For heavy duty outdoor work boot gear as in logger boots, an all weather oiltan boot leather is also available. Also makes excellent work chap material which resists weather and moisture.

Moccasin and Shoe Leather Premium Exotic Prints, Portfolio & Latigo types BOOT AND HEAVY CHAP 5-6 OZ, SELECTS Moccasin and Shoe Leather P&V Standard Oiltans, Smooth and Print Grains DESKTOP GRADE, BLACK, BROWN, BURG, per.sq.ft. MOOSECREAM DEERTAN COWHIDE 3-4 OZ SIDES SELECTS MOOSECREAM DEERTAN COWHIDE 3-4 OZ SIDES TR GRADE

Pricing $CDN $US*

$5.95 Pricing $CDN

$5.83

$US*

$5.95 $5.95

$5.83 $5.83

$4.95

$4.85

SIDES TANNERY RUN, BUTT BRANDS, MINOR HOLES/per sq.ft. SIDES B GRADE. BRANDS, HOLES, OR SCRATCHES/per sq.ft. CLEARANCE UTILITY GRADE BLACK ASSORTED ASSORTED REJECT GRADE BLACK MISC

$4.95 $3.95 $2.95 $1.95

$4.85 $3.87 $2.89 $1.91

HARNESS AND SADDLE

The following types of leather are available through Buckskin for various applications. All hides are supplied in uncut condition and priced per square foot. ( Harness sold by the side each price ). Quantity discounts are indicated in minimum 3 side bundle volumes. Note: all orders are invoiced in Canadian Dollars ( CDN ). * US price is indicated for comparative purposes only and based on exchange rate of $1.02 and subject to change without notice. Vegtan / Barktan Cowhide Leather (Tooling, Carving, Saddle Skirting) This leather utilizes tree bark and its natural tanning agent "tannin" to produce a hide substance capable of absorbing water and swelling as required for tooling, case forming and carving leather. These hides are available in Sides: 20-25 sq. ft., Double Shoulders: 10-15 sq. ft., and Bellies which average 5-6 sq. ft. Weight thickness available ranges from 34oz, 4-5oz, 6-7oz, 8-9oz, 10-12oz and 12-14oz in order of light carving to heavy saddle skirting. The natural color of "RUSSET" is undyed for further custom dying by the leathercrafter. Vegtan / Barktan leather is required for any tooling, carving, casing, and stamping of leather as in belts, wallets, saddlebags, holsters, riflecases, body armor, saddle tack and saddles. This particular leather will have the characteristic of minimal stretch, firmness, and durability and be able to hold tool design, case forming, dying and stamping. Saddle and Harness Leather Vegtan / Barktan Cowhide Leather Herman Oak Saddle Skirting 10-12 & 12-14OZ 24 sqft average SINGLE hide each Herman Oak Saddle Skirting 10/12 OZ, 3 SIDE BUNDLE PER SIDE PRICE Pricing $CDN $US*

$265.00

$259.80

$245.00

$240.20

Wickett & Craig Saddle Skirting Russet 12-14OZ. 24-28 sqft average SINGLES STANDARD IMPORT SADDLE SKIRTING 10-12OZ, RUSSET VEGTAN DOUBLE SHOULDERS SELECT 10-12 FT Russet Vegtan 8/9 oz TR grade per sqft Russet Vegtan Carving up to 8oz , TR grade /per sq.ft ,SIDES RUSSET CARVING ALL WEIGHTS, UTILITY GRADE PER SQFT. RUSSET VEGTAN CARVING , UP TO 8 0Z, 3 SIDE BUNDLE TR GRADE VEGTAN BELLIES,7-8 oz./ per sq.ft.

$9.95 $8.95 $7.95 $6.95 $5.95 $4.95 $4.95 $4.95

$9.75 $8.77 $7.79 $6.81 $5.83 $4.85 $4.85 $4.85

Latigo Leather (Chrometan, Oiltan, Veg-Retan and Alum tan) Latigo leather is available in either Chrome, Veg-Retan or Alum (Indian tan). Chrome tanned Latigo is a softer more pliable leather. This leather is produced in either dry or oiltan finish and is ideal for saddle bags, and general horse gear with the exception of any strap goods as chrome tanned leather is subject to more stretch. Colors available in Black , Burgundy or Brown in various thickness , 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 oz. Saddle and Harness Leather Chrome tanned Latigo SELECT SIDES, 6-8/7-9oz /per sq.ft. TANNERY RUN GRADE/ per sq.ft B GRADE UTILITY SIDE/ per sq.ft. Pricing $CDN $US* $6.95 $5.95 $4.95 $6.81 $5.83 $4.85

Veg-Retan Latigo is a firmer more durable strap grade latigo with a limited degree of

stretch This leather is initially tanned in chrome for flexibility and then "Retanned" in Veg/Bark for a denser, firmer grain which results in a flexible, firm, limited stretching latigo. Ideal for all saddlery horse gear applications as in saddle latigo's, reins, saddlebags, lace leathers and saddle strings. Saddle and Harness Leather Veg-Retan Latigo BLACK OR BURGUNDY HOTSTUFFED 8-10 oz sq.ft., LACE WEIGHT 5-7, OZ SIDE/ per sq.ft. Pricing $CDN $US* $8.95 $7.95 $8.77 $7.79

Alum tanned (Indian tan) latigo known for its "yellow center" is the firmest and most dense grained latigo. This tannage condenses the hide fiber and is recommended where an extremely tough and durable leather is required as in boot laces, saddle strings and heavy duty strap latigo's. Colors available in brown, or yellow . All latigo sides average 2025 square feet and are graded as "B" branded, or "A" brand free. Saddle and Harness Leather Alum Indian tan Latigo YELLOW, WHITE & BURG, 5-7 OZ, SIDES 20-22 SFT 3 SIDE PRICE, ASSORTED COLORS SQFT Pricing $CDN $US* $6.95 $5.95 $6.81 $5.83

Harness Leather This leather is Veg/Barktan with the additional process of hot stuffing with wax and animal oils(tallow) to produce a firm, non-stretching, weather resistant leather for use in outdoor horse harness gear, lines, reins etc. This leather is available in either natural "Russet" (Medium brown in appearance due to wax finish), or "Black". These sides average 20-25 square feet and average 7 to 7.5 feet in length along the backbone. Weight 10-12oz ( medium ) or 12-14oz ( heavy ) and generally brand free. Saddle and Harness Leather Harness Leather Wickett & Craig 24-25 SQ. FT. (EACH), natural or black 2 SIDE PRICE PER EACH Pricing $CDN $US* $295.00 $275.00 $289.22 $269.61

HAIR ON LEATHER
The following Hair-on hides are available through Buckskin for various use. All hides are supplied in uncut condition and priced per hide. Note: All orders are invoiced in Canadian Dollars ( CDN ). * US price is indicated for comparative purposes only and based on exchange rate of $1.02 and subject to change without notice. USA Customers: Wild Game skins and Furs can be ordered only for shipment within Canada due to U.S. Fish & Wildlife restrictions.

Sheepskin ( Shearlings, Rugs, Saddle Stock ) Sheepskins are available in either Chrome tan for garment use and rugs, or Vegtan for saddle lining. Chrome tan skins are natural white in color and are either full length wool for rug use or sheared to a specific wool length 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch. Ideal for garment, footwear lining, and seat cover use. Average skin size 6-8 square feet. Veg tan Saddle Stock shearlings are gold in color and are selected for wool density and a minimum 10-12 square feet in size. Wool length 3/4 - 1 inch for relining saddles and breast plates where a firmer hide substance is required with a dense wool.

Hair-On Leather Sheepskin ( Shearlings, Rugs, Saddle Stock ) SHEEPSKIN RUGS LARGE WHITE(EACH) SHEEPSKIN RUGS MEDIUM WHITE(EACH) SADDLE STOCK VEGTAN PREMIUM, 10-12 SQFT per sft CHROMETAN GRADE A SHEARLINGS CHROMETAN UTILITY GRADE

Pricing $CDN $89.00 $79.00 $9.95 $8.95 $5.95 $US* $87.25 $77.45 $9.75 $8.77 $5.83

Tanned Furs and Hair-on Cowhides Available stock includes: Rabbits and Cowhides with some wild game furs available on a seasonal basis. Prices of pelts will depend on grade selection and size of pelts.

Cow hides are available in full hides 30-40 square feet. Natural colors patterns vary depending on cattle breeds from solid color to black/white, brown/white and tricolors. Typically used for Area Rugs, Cushions, and Upholstery. Contact us for color availability. All prices quoted are $ per each hide.

Hair-On Leather Tanned Furs TANNED RABBITS MEDIUM, NATURAL

Pricing $CDN $US* $4.95 $4.85

Hair-On Leather Hair-On Cowhides COWHIDE PRINTED EXOTICS /ZEBRA /LEOPARD/ TIGER per sq ft average 30-35 ft COWHIDE TRICOLORS per sq ft, average 30-35 ft TANNED COWHIDE NATURAL HEREFORD/HOLSTEIN TYPES,price per sqft,average 3035ft COWHIDE 3 HIDE PRICE ASSORTED

Pricing $CDN $US* $7.95 $7.95 $7.79 $7.79

$7.95

$7.79

$6.95

$6.81