Luxury French Veg Tan Leather

DESCRIPTION:

This top-quality veg tanned leather has an incredibly smooth surface, with only a slight gloss. A unique characteristic of this leather is its oil absorption producing a gorgeous patina that tends to darken and soften the leather over time. It's a great multi-use leather with a soft temper and buttery feeling. This leather has been used in everything from saddles to some of the most famous boutique leathercrafting shops around the world. 

This leather comes in a large square footage making it suitable for bigger projects like totes, bags and duffles. It's also perfect for belts, small leather goods and personal accessories. 

Key Features:

• Average Hide Size: 24-26 sq. ft. (Side)
• Thickness: 1.4 mm / 3.5 oz; 2.0 mm / 5 oz
• Content: U.S. cowhide
• Grade: Top
• Firmness (Temper): Medium (7/10)
• Dye: Full-thickness penetration
• Finish: Semi-aniline
• Tannery: Sourced from the USA, tanned in Europe
• Tannage: Vegetable-tanned
• Properties: Durable, strong natural characteristics, develops a rich patina over time
• Burnishing: Not suitable for burnishing, edge painting recommended
• Ideal Uses: Bags, shoes, and small leather goods