Le Prevo Leathers Leather Hides & Skins

UNDYED LEATHERS

NATURAL VEG TAN	GOATSKIN	CHAMOIS

DYED LEATHERS

VEG TAN SHOULDERS	UPHOLSTERY	NAPPA (SHEEP)	SADDLERY / BRIDLE
CLOTHING SUEDE	SPLIT SUEDE	KID LINING	COWHIDE SPLIT
HAIR ON SKINS	PIGSKIN	HORSEHIDE	METALLIC
PATENT	TRAIL & NEVADA

For an explanation of terms, approximate sizes and cuts see the Technical info page.

Small samples are available on request.

Suitability for a particular use is the responsibility of the purchaser.

Note: Cut skins are not returnable so please check your leather thoroughly when it arrives and before starting work on it.

Note: Price shown per square foot is when buying the whole piece of leather.
Smaller pieces of leather sold by the square foot are Here.

THE DIFFERENT CUTS OF LEATHER

Some leather is sold as the entire hide or skin and others are sold by different 'cuts' or areas.

UNDYED (NATURAL) TOP GRAIN VEG TAN LEATHERS

AKA 'tooling leather' these vegetable tanned skins are the top layer of the animal skin.

Undyed veg tan is the classic blank canvas for leatherwork - it has no surface treatment so is suitable for dyeing, carving, embossing and wet molding work.

Tanned without any dye these skins are naturally a pale beige colour.

UNDYED VEG TAN - SHOULDERS & BUTTS > COW

The thinner shoulders are good for small components, bag and case making.

Thicker shoulders are the perfect length for sturdy quality handcrafted belts.

A cowhide butt is considered the strongest part of a hide and with sizes around 4 ft by 4½ ft offers good cutting efficiency with little waste.

Order Code	Type	Thickness	Hide Size sq ft	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

111	Shoulders	1.8 - 2 mm	12 to 16	£5.83 (£7.00)

147	Shoulders - Luca	2 - 2½ mm	12 to 16	£6.88 (£8.25)

134	Shoulders - Segovia	3 - 3½ mm	15 to 19	£7.08 (£8.50)

142	Italian whole butts	2 - 2.2 mm	18 to 22	£6.25 (£7.50)

143	Italian half butts	2 - 2.2 mm	9 to 11	£6.25 (£7.50)

138	Italian whole butts	3½ - 4 mm	18 to 22	£6.79 (£8.15)

139	Italian half butts	3½ - 4 mm	9 to 11	£6.79 (£8.15)

UNDYED VEG TAN - SIDES > COW

Kip (small cows) sides are used to make purses and bookmarks and falconers use it for hoods and jesses.

Rio sides are from South America and will bear occasional scars and brands - useful where a leather with more character is required.

Sides are also ideal where extra long straps (70 inches and over) are required.

Order Code	Type	Thickness	Hide Size sq ft	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

038G	Kip sides	1.2 - 1.4 mm	15 to 20	£3.67 (£4.40)

140	Rio sides - standard	0.8 - 1.2 mm	20 to 30	£3.67 (£4.40)

141	Rio sides - softened	0.8 - 1.2 mm	20 to 30	£3.67 (£4.40)

116	Rio sides	1.2 - 1.6 mm	20 to 30	£3.96 (£4.75)

122	Rio sides	1.8 - 2 mm	20 to 30	£4.08 (£4.90)

117	Rio sides	2 - 2.4 mm	20 to 30	£4.17 (£5.00)

118	Rio sides	2.8 - 3.2 mm	20 to 30	£4.67 (£5.60)

UNDYED VEG TAN - GOATSKIN

Our goat skin is flexible and strong - a good all rounder for wallets and leather goods.

Sold by the full skin.

Order Code	Type	Thickness	Hide Size sq ft	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

070	Undyed natural vegetable tan Goatskin	1 - 1.1 mm	5 to 7	£3.13 (£3.80)

UNDYED VEG TAN - CHAMOIS

Premium quality New Zealand hides with traditional cod oil dressing and yellow-ish hue. Flexible and strong with a fantastic drape.

Sold by the full skin.

Order Code	Type	Thickness	Hide Size sq ft	Price per skin (inc VAT)

056	Cod oil treated sheep chamois	approx. 0.6 mm	6 to 7	£16.67 (£20.00)

UNDYED VEG TAN - EXTRA THICK > COW

We also stock a range of soling bends which are an extra thick undyed veg tan butt (5 to 5.5 mm).

This is a very firm leather generally used for shoe soles but could also be used where very thick belts or straps are required.

UNDYED VEG TAN > KANGAROO

We keep a small stock of veg tan Kangaroo hides - see SP2262. Sold by the full hide.
One of the strongest leathers around.

PRE-DYED LEATHERS

PRE DYED VEG TAN - SHOULDERS > COW

The 112 shoulders are good for bag and case making.

The 033 shoulders are perfect for quality handcrafted belts and straps.

Order Code	Decription	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

112	Dye thru veg tan shoulder - Thin Hide size range: 9 to 11 sq ft Available in: Black, Brown, Grey, Tan & Whiskey	1.8 - 2 mm	£8.17 (£9.80)

033	Dye thru European veg tan shoulder - Thick Hide size range: 12 to 16 sq ft Available in: Black (restocking), Brown, Dark Brown & Tan	3 to 3.5 mm	£9.96 (£11.95)

OTHER COW SIDES & HIDES

A selection of attractive and versatile leathers suitable for many products, including upholstery, clothing, bootmaking, handbags, luggage, and small leathergoods of all types.

Trail is hardwearing leather with a waxy 'pull-up' finish which gives an interesting colour variation when it is flexed and with wear.

Nevada has an attractively rugged finish showing the animals natural scars and brands. These also have some pull-up in the tannage which adds to their 'lived-in' appearance.

Order Code	Type	Colours & Size	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

108	Trail sides	Black, Green & Dark Brown Hide size: 20 to 28 square feet We also sell Trail by the square foot in a wider range of colours: We have secured the very last production run of Grey trial - available as full hides: SP2295	2 - 2.2 mm	£3.96 (£4.75)

127	Undyed chrome sides	Light Grey Hide size: 15 to 25 square feet Full hides available on request.	0.9 - 1.1 mm	£2.42 (£2.90)

132	"Nevada" cowhides	Black, Chestnut & Brown Hide size: 40 to 45 square feet Available as sides on request.	1.2 - 1.4 mm	£4.62 (£5.55)

PRE-DYED VEG TAN > HORSEHIDE

A selection of pre-dyed glossy black veg tan Horsehide - order code SP2255 at £3.25 (£3.90) per sq ft.

Approx. 22 sq ft per hide - very nice finish & drape for clothing, bags and small leathergoods.

SADDLERY & BRIDLE LEATHER

Traditionally made bridle leather this is hand curried, stuffed with oils and heavily waxed (this buffs off with a cloth).

Only the best hides are selected to be made into bridle leather so this is a premium quality product.

Suitable for horse reins / harness / tack as well as luxury straps and belts. Develops a lovely patina with use.

Avaialable as a whole butt (a pair) or a half butt (half a pair).

A half butt is approx. 66" by 24".

Order Code	Type	Colours	Thickness	Price (inc VAT)

011	Bridle Butts (per pair)	Black Havana (Dark Brown) Tan	3.5 - 4 mm	£400.00 (£480.00)



011	Bridle Butts (per ½ pair)		3.5 - 4 mm	£208.33 (£250.00)

KID LINING LEATHER > GOAT

Known as Kid or Morocco this leather is well known for strength and durability.

Popular with bookbinders and makers of small goods such as wallets. The close grain means it can be cut very thin and still retain its strength.You could also use it for chair seats.

Ideal for shoe linings, wallets, book bindings - anywhere that a strong, thin leather is required.

Hide size 4 to 7 sq ft

Order Code		Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

105	Available in: Black, Navy, Red, Linen, Medium Brown, Brown, Green & White	0.7 - 0.9 mm	£2.67 (£3.20)

SPLIT LEATHER - BUTTS > COW

Split leathers are made by splitting a veg tan hide into two sheets. The lower sheet has a rough surface which is smoothed over with a heavy layer of pigment.

The 2.6 - 2.8 mm split butt is a classic material in the belt trade - at roughly 4.5 ft square a split butt is ideal for sturdy straps and offers good cutting efficiency with minimal waste.

The range of colours and water repellant surface also make split a popular choice for fetish wear.

Hide size 18 to 23 sq ft

Order Code	Type	Colours	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

148	Dyed-Thru full butts	Black, Dark Brown, Mid Brown, Red, White, Purple & Navy	2.6 - 2.8 mm	£4.58 (£5.50)

SPLIT SUEDE > COW

These suedes are made by splitting a hide into two sheets. The lower sheet has a rough surface but a velvety nap is raised by buffing. 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".

This 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.

Hide size 12 to 19 sq ft

Order Code	Colours	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

088	Dark Brown, Brown, Sand, Black, Olive, Stone, Red, Fuchsia, Tan, Purple & Blue	1.4 - 1.6 mm	£3.54 (£4.25)

PIGSKIN LEATHER

Intended for use on the suede side but the back is usually clean enough to use as a leather too - a definite best of both.

Hide size on current batch is around 15 sq ft and over.

Order Code	Colours	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

087	Black, Dark Brown, Whiskey, Honey & Natural	0.6 - 0.8 mm	£2.08 (£2.50)

CLOTHING WEIGHT LEATHERS

CLOTHING SUEDE > PIGSKIN

Pigskin suede comes in larger pieces than sheep nappa and has a wonderful drape - suitable for all fashion garments.

Hide size: 14 to 19 sq ft

Order Code	Colours	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

102	Note: Emerald is currently out of stock	Approx. 0.6 mm	£2.33 (£2.80)

CLOTHING TOP GRAIN > NAPPA (SHEEP)

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.

The wide range of colours makes it very useful for fashion and design use.

Hide size 8 to 12 sq ft

Order Code	Type	Colours	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

072	Sheep nappa		0.6 - 0.8 mm	£3.54 (£4.25)

CLOTHING COWHIDE

The strongest clothing leather. The skin size gives 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.

Hide size 19 to 25 sq ft

Order Code	Type	Colours	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

017	Cow sides brazillian	Available in: Black, Dark Brown & White	0.6 - 0.8 mm	£2.83 (£3.40)

018	Cow sides (brazilian)	Black	0.9 - 1.1 mm	£2.75 (£3.30)

019	Cow sides (brazilian)	Black & White	1.2 - 1.4 mm	£2.96 (£3.55)

METALLIC FINISH LEATHERS > PIGSKIN

Made by bonding metal foil to a pigskin base. The weight is suitable for clothing but as a luxury material this is not guaranteed to be dry cleanable and not machine washable.

Stocked in Gold, Silver, Old Gold, Old Silver and Pink.

Hide size 12 to 16 sq ft

Order Code	Type	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

024	Metallic foiled pigskin Silver, Gold, Old Silver & Old Gold	£2.58 (£3.10)

PATENT LEATHERS

This leather has a high gloss artificial surface applied - very shiny!

062 hide size - 15 to 25 sq ft
063 hide size - 9 to 15 sq ft

Order Code	Type	Thickness	Price / sq ft (inc VAT)

062	Sides - Black	1 - 1.5 mm	£2.96 (£3.55)

063	Clothing weight - Black, Red, Pink	0.6 - 0.8 mm	£2.42 (£2.90)

UPHOLSTERY LEATHER

UPHOLSTERY HIDES

Available in an extensive range of colours and finishes to pick from in both domestic grade and Crib 5 (commerical grade fireproofing) versions.

As a special order item these do require a £50 deposit per skin before we can place the order (conditions apply). We can usually have these delivered in store within a few days of ordering.

Hide sizes: 40 to 55 square feet

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