Leather is NOT
sold in single square feet.
It is sold in shoulders, sides, butts or hides (see Technical
Information for explanation of terms)
The minimum quantity is one skin, please see Hide Size for approximate
sizes.
Samples are available on request. If sending your request
by e-mail, please include your address.
Suitability for a particular use is the responsibility of the
user. Cut skins are not returnable. |

These leathers have no surface treatment
and are suitable for carving or embossing or dying. They are
also used for "wet-moulding". Because the final nature
of the leather is under the control of the leatherworker, they
have a wide variety of uses.
1.2/1.4 kips are used to make purses and bookmarks
while falconers use it for hoods and jesses.
Our Veg-Tan goat is flexible and strong. A very nice leather
for wallets and leather goods.
The thinner shoulders are used for bag and case making while
the thicker grades are the perfect length for sturdy belts.
Our Segivia shoulders are tanned in Spain and are an ideal leather
for a sturdy belt.
A cowhide butt is considered the strongest part of a hide and
at sizes around 4 ft by 4½ ft they offer improved cutting
efficiency with little waste.
|
Order Code |
Type |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
038G |
Kip sides |
1.2 - 1.4 |
15 to 20 |
£3.60 |
070 |
Goat |
1 - 1.1 |
5 to 7 |
£2.98 |
140 |
Rio sides - standard |
0.8 - 1.2 |
20 to 30 |
£3.22 |
141 |
Rio sides - softened |
0.8 - 1.2 |
20 to 30 |
£3.22 |
116 |
Rio sides |
Rio sides are from
South America and have occasional scars and brands |
1.2 - 1.6 |
20 to 30 |
£3.36 |
122 |
Rio sides |
1.8 - 2
|
20 to 30 |
£3.52 |
117 |
Rio sides |
2 - 2.4
|
20 to 30 |
£3.59 |
118 |
Rio sides |
2.8 - 3.2
|
20 to 30 |
£4.43 |
111 |
Shoulders |
1.8 - 2 |
12 to 16 |
£4.99 |
147 |
Shoulders - Luca |
2 - 2½ |
12 to 16 |
£5.60 |
134 |
Shoulders - Segovia |
3 - 3½ |
15 to 19 |
£5.87 |
142 |
Italian whole butts |
2 - 2.2 |
18 to 22 |
£5.53 |
143 |
Italian half butts |
2 - 2.2 |
9 to 11 |
£5.80 |
138 |
Italian whole butts |
3½ - 4 |
18 to 22 |
£5.87 |
139 |
Italian half butts |
3½ - 4 |
9 to 11 |
£6.16 |
|

Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
112 |
Matt veg-tan dyed thru |
|
1.8 - 2 |
9 to 11 |
£6.75 |
033 |
Matt waxy veg-tan dyed thru |
|
3½ |
12 to 16 |
£6.98 |
|

These
leathers are made by splitting a hide into two sheets. At first
the lower sheet has a rough surface but after spraying with pigment
this is rendered smooth again. The 2.6/2.8 mm "butt"
split is a classic material in the belt trade. A butt is roughly
4½ft by 4½ft and is ideal for sturdy straps.
|
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
064 |
Dyed-Thru full butts |
|
2.6 - 2.8 |
18 to 23 |
£3.56 |
148 |
Dyed-Thru full butts |
dark brown, black,
mid brown |
2.4 - 2.6 |
18 to 23 |
£3.72 |
|

These
suedes are made by splitting a hide into two sheets. At first
the lower sheet has a rough surface but after buffing a velvety
nap is raised. It normally has a nap on both sides but the tanner
pays more attention to one side and this is regarded as the "right
side". It is a strong material with a wide variety of uses.
The lighter weights are used for clothing soft bags and belts.
The heavier grades are used for riding chaps and shoes. Being
sueded on both sides makes it popular with westerners for tasseled
goods. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
088 |
Suede split |
|
1.4 - 1.6 |
12 to 19 |
£2.48 |
|

This pigskin is intended to be used on the
leather side but is often clean enough to be used as a suede. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
113 |
suede both sides |
black |
0.6 - 0.8 |
9 to 12 |
£0.84 |
|

Pigskin suede comes in larger pieces than
sheep nappa and has a wonderful drape. It is suitable for all
fashion garments. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
102 |
Pigskin suede |
|
14 to 19 |
£1.72 |
|

This
is a smooth clothing leather made from sheepskin. Nappa is highly
regarded for its soft pliable touch, making it suitable for skirts
and soft jackets. It is made in a range of colours which change
constantly with fashion. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
072 |
Sheep nappa best |
|
|
8 to 12 |
£3.05 |
|

This
is the strongest clothing leather. The size of the skins leads
to greater cutting efficiency and the length enables a pair of
trousers to be made without joins at the knee. 0.6/0.8 mm is suitable
for fashion garments, 0.9/1.1 mm is used for heavier clothing
such as a mans jacket, and 1.2/1.4 is a suitable weight for motorcycle
leathers. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
081 |
Cow sides brazilian |
|
0.6 - 0.8 |
19 to 25 |
£2.78 |
017 |
Cow sides brazillian |
black |
0.6 - 0.8 |
19 to 25 |
£2.78 |
018 |
Cow sides brazilian |
black |
0.9 - 1.1 |
19 to 25 |
£2.70 |
019 |
Cow sides brazilian |
black, white |
1.2 - 1.4 |
19 to 25 |
£2.93 |
|

This
is made by a process which bonds metal foil to a pigskin base.
It is a suitable weight for clothing but it is a luxury material
not guaranteed to be dry cleanable and not machine washable.
It
is stocked in the following colours Gold, Silver, Old Gold, Old
Silver and Pink. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
024 |
Metallic foiled pigskin |
|
12 to16 |
£2.56 |
|

Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
062 |
Sides |
|
1 - 1.5 |
15 to 25 |
£2.93 |
063 |
Clothing weight |
|
0.6 - 0.8 |
9 to 13 |
£2.42 |
|

The
Italian hides are specially chosen from large hides to give good
cutting. They are available to order in an extensive range of
colours and finishes. Although Italian in origin, large stocks
are held in this country and an individual order is normally available
within a few days.
The length of the hides means they incur a carriage surcharge.
Because of this, the hides will be sent folded unless you wish
to pay the couriers surcharge to have the hide sent rolled. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
|
Price / ft² |
014 |
Italian whole hides |
|
1 - 1½ |
45 to 55 |
from |
£2.21 |
104 |
whole hides |
black, dk brown, lt brown |
1 - 1½ |
40 to 50 |
|
£2.21 |
|

This
is a very attractive and versatile material suitable for many
products, including upholstery, clothing, bootmaking, handbags,
luggage, and small leathergoods of all types.
Nevada has an attractively “rugged” leather showing
natural scars and brands. There is some pull-up in the tannage
adding to the lived in appearance. |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
108 |
"Trail" waxy pull-up sides |
dark brown |
2 - 2.2 |
20 to 28 |
£3.52 |
127-S |
Undyed chrome sides |
|
1.2 |
17 to 23 |
£1.82 |
132 |
"Nevada" cowsides |
brown |
1.2 - 1.4 |
20 to 25 |
£3.59 |
|

Traditionally
made bridle leather stuffed with oils and heavily waxed. A "pair
of butts" is made by cutting a long "wholebutt"
in half to result in two pieces approx. 66" by 24" each.
Although traditionally priced per pair, they are also sold singly
a "half a pair". |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Price |
011 |
Bridle Butts (per pair) |
black, dark havana |
3.5 - 4 |
£299.63 |
011 |
Bridle Butts (per ½ pair) |
black, dark havana |
3.5 - 4 |
£158.63 |
|
Sometimes
called kid or morocco this is a leather famed for its strength
and durability. It is popular with bookbinders and makers of small
goods such as wallets. It's close grain means it can be cut very
thin and still retain its strength. It is also occasionally used
for chair seats. |
Ideal for shoe linings, wallets, book bindings.
Anywhere that a strong, thin leather is required |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size ft² |
Price / ft² |
105 |
kid lining |
fuscia, purple, white |
0.7 - 0.9 |
4 to 7 |
£2.00 |
|
Perfect
for making your own shoes |
Order Code |
Type |
Colours |
Substance mm |
Hide Size |
Price / lb |
Price each |
083 |
whole soling bends |
natural |
5 - 5.5 |
10 to 14 lb |
£7.29 |
|
135 |
cut piece for a pair of
soles |
natural |
5 - 5.5 |
|
|
£11.55 |
|
Order Code |
Type |
Price each |
119 |
razor strop bends |
P.O.A |
|