Horween Brown Vegetable Tanned Leather 4-5 oz.

Horween Brown Vegetable Tanned Leather - 4-5 oz.

Veg-Tanned Chromexcel Alternative

Product Highlights:

• Horween vegetable-tanned brown leather (4-5oz/1.6-2.0mm).
• Specially developed heavy temper for excellent structure and form retention.
• Full-grain quality with the legendary Horween durability.
• Rich brown tone that develops a beautiful patina with use.
• Made in USA at the historic Horween tannery in Chicago.

Product Description:
Experience the best of both worlds with our exclusive Horween Brown Vegetable Tanned leather. This special offering combines the legendary quality of Horween craftsmanship with traditional vegetable tanning methods, creating an exceptional material for discerning leathercrafters.

Unlike standard Chromexcel, this vegetable-tanned variant features a heavier temper that provides superior structure while maintaining workability. At 4-5oz thickness (1.6-2.0mm), it hits the perfect balance for wallets, notebook covers, belts, and small leather goods that require both flexibility and form retention.

The rich brown color showcases subtle depth and character that will only improve with age. As a vegetable-tanned leather, it develops a distinctive patina over time, recording the story of its use through deepening color and lustrous highlights where handled most.

Crafters will appreciate how this leather responds to traditional techniques. It cuts cleanly, burnishes beautifully with minimal effort, and accepts tooling impressions more readily than chrome-tanned alternatives. The heavy temper ensures your finished pieces maintain their shape through years of use.

Each hide features the natural variations and character marks that authenticate genuine full-grain leather. These subtle differences ensure every project you create will be truly one-of-a-kind.

Perfect For:

• Structured wallets and cardholders.
• Notebook covers and journal wraps.
• Premium belts.
• Bag gussets and reinforcement.
• Custom knife sheaths.
• Watch straps.
• Any project requiring structure with character.

Specifications:

• Origin: Horween Leather Company, Chicago, USA.
• Tannage: Vegetable tanned.
• Weight: 4-5oz (1.6-2.0mm).
• Temper: Heavy.
• Finish: Semi-matte with natural variations.
• Approximate hide size: 20-22 sq ft (varies by hide).
• Cut options: Full hide or half hide.

Care Instructions:
Maintain with occasional application of quality leather conditioner. Avoid excessive water exposure. Natural darkening and patina development should be expected and celebrated as part of this leather's unique character.

Please note: As a natural product, each hide will have unique characteristics and subtle variations in color, texture, and markings. These are not defects but rather the authentic hallmarks of premium full-grain leather.

2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.

SOLD BY SQ. FT.