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- Vegetable tanned leather
- Natural finish
- Big size calf sides
- Semi-rigid temper
- Perfect to be finished by hand or left in their natural state
- Ideal for leather goods like bags, belts, handmade shoes, craft, book binding, wallets and covers
The price refers to one skin of which is indicated the average size
BuyLeatherOnline
With over 60 years of experience in the tanning industry BuyLeatherOnline is the biggest leather hides supplier and producer of vegetable tanned leather and fashion hides of Made in Italy quality.
Shipping and Packaging
We ship worldwide using the best couriers at affordable rates. Preparation times are usually 2-3 business days to which you need to add delivery time of the courier chosen at checkout. We guarantee every shipment to its destination and the shipping costs include package insurance.
Courier | Delivery time |
DHL Express | 2 - 3 days |
FedEx | 4 - 5 days |
UPS | 3 - 4 days |
DHL Standard | 4 - 5 days |
DPD | 4 - 7 days |
Our secure and eco-friendly packaging ensures that the leather arrives at its destination in perfect condition. Click here for more info.
Payments
The accepted payment methods are: PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfer.
Returns
You have 14 days to change your mind! Customized products are not returnable. For detailed condition click here.
Splitting Service
For almost all items it is possible to request a reduction of thickness down to 0,8mm (2 oz.), this service is free and included in the price, just request it in the order notes. It is not possible to request the splitting service for leftovers, scraps and strips of leather. Split items are considered customized and are therefore not eligible for returns.
More info?
Submit your question to our product specialists: Contact us or read our FAQ
- Tanning Vegetable Tanning
- Type of Leather Bovine Grain Leather
- Leather Cut Half Calfskin
- Thickness Range Normal (1 ~ 2 mm)
- Exact Thickness 1,5 mm - (4 oz.)
- Other Thicknesses Available Yes, you can request a custom splitting down to 0,8mm (2 oz.) in order notes
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Type of Finishing (Primary)
Embossed
Natural Vegetable (Full Grain) - Finishing Description Embossed: this more pronounced kind of finishing usually imitates the skin of various reptiles (snakes, lizards, crocodiles, ostriches etc..), or re-creates fancy designs.
- Type of Finishig (Secondary) Natural Vegetable: this finishing, also known as "Crust", is characterized by a natural full grain surface that is clearly visible because the skin is left in its natural state without any kind finishing. It can be used in this state or further refined.
- Temper 4/6 Semi-Hard
- Primary Use Leather Goods, Bags, Binding, Wallets. This leather is suitable for producing leather bags or purses, totes, luggage, wallets, book bindings, covers, lining and small leather goods in general.
- Secondary Use Belts and Saddlery. This leather is usually characterized by a square shape and an high thickness and is suitable for the production of belts, harness and saddles for motorbikes, horse riding, bicycles etc..
- Other Uses Shoes and Footwear. This leather is suitable for shoes and footwear of all kinds, from decoltè to boots, elegant or sporty. The leather for shoes are resistant to bending and weathering.
- Size Range Large (more than 1,6m² - 18ft²)
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Average size of the whole piece
2 m² - 22 sq. ft. - 2,4 yd²
2,5 m² - 27 sq. ft. - 2,9 yd² -
Overall quality of leather
Excellent - 1° Grade
Good - 2° Grade - More details about quality There could be holes, natural markings or stains.
- Possibility to request samples Yes, you can request samples simply by sending a message with the reference number of the product.
Straw (EPI) Embossed Natural Vegetable Tanned Leather calf sides, semi-rigid temper. Big size leather hides perfect to be finished by hand or left in their natural state. Ideal for leather goods like bags, belts, handmade shoes, craft, book binding, wallets and covers. The price refers to one skin of which is indicated the average size.
N.B.
You can choose between "Half" and "Whole" piece:
Average size of the "whole piece": 2 m² - 22 sq. ft. - 2,4 yd²
Average size of the "half piece": 1 m² - 11 sq. ft. - 1,2 yd²
Kneale F. published the 19/09/2023 following an order made on 01/09/2023
Excellent quality. Good price, love their temper rating system.
Eva C. published the 03/04/2023 following an order made on 15/03/2023
Good
Helene B. published the 10/01/2023 following an order made on 28/11/2022
Exactly what I was looking for! Great quality and price.
Anonymous customer published the 31/03/2022 following an order made on 18/03/2022
Very happy with the leather. Beatiful
Anonymous customer published the 12/12/2021 following an order made on 24/11/2021
Beautiful product...love it..elegant,simple and luxurious looking..
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