{"product_id":"horween-chromexcel-leather-chicago-brown-4-5oz","title":"Horween Chromexcel Leather Chicago Brown 4-5oz.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHorween Chicago Brown Chromexcel Leather 4–5 oz.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium USA-Made Leather - Sold by the square foot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate timeless leather goods with the rich color, supple feel, and distinctive pull-up character of \u003cstrong\u003eHorween Chicago Brown Chromexcel Leather in 4–5 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e weight. Made in the USA by the renowned Horween Leather Company, this premium leather is an excellent choice for makers who want durable performance, authentic character, and a classic brown color that becomes more attractive with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicago Brown offers a warm, versatile shade with deep brown tones and subtle color variation. Depending on the lighting, grain, and movement of the leather, the surface may display lighter amber, chestnut, or reddish-brown highlights. This tonal depth gives finished projects a rich, handcrafted appearance that works especially well with heritage, western, workwear, vintage, and everyday-carry designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorween Chromexcel is known for its combination tanning process and its generous application of oils, waxes, and greases. These materials are worked into the leather to create its signature supple feel, rich surface, and recognizable pull-up effect. When the leather is bent, stretched, folded, or handled, the oils move within the fibers and produce lighter areas of color. This natural variation adds visual depth and ensures that every finished project develops its own unique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4–5 oz., this leather measures approximately 1.6–2.0mm thick. The versatile medium weight provides enough substance for durable leather goods while remaining flexible and manageable for items that are carried or handled regularly. It offers more body than lightweight wallet leather without the stiffness and bulk associated with heavier strap, harness, or saddle leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorween Chicago Brown Chromexcel Leather is ideal for making wallets, card holders, notebook covers, journals, portfolios, bags, totes, satchels, briefcases, pouches, cases, watch straps, footwear components, bag straps, handles, and everyday-carry accessories. It can also be used for larger projects when paired with a lining, reinforcement, or stabilizer for additional structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm Chicago Brown color coordinates beautifully with solid brass, antique brass, copper, nickel, stainless-steel, gunmetal, and matte black hardware. Natural, cream, tan, brown, or gold thread can be used for a classic look, while black, blue, red, or other contrasting thread colors can add bold visual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leather can be cut, stitched, glued, riveted, folded, and assembled with standard leathercraft tools. Because Chromexcel contains a substantial amount of oils and waxes, adhesives, conditioners, edge treatments, and finishes should be tested on a scrap or concealed area before use. Painted, folded, bound, or carefully finished edges may be used depending on the desired appearance of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith regular handling, Chicago Brown Chromexcel may develop creases, scuffs, scratches, tonal shifts, and a rich natural patina. Many minor surface marks can be blended by rubbing or brushing the area, allowing the oils and waxes to redistribute through the leather. These evolving characteristics are part of Chromexcel’s appeal and make it especially popular for handmade goods intended to age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Horween in the USA, this leather reflects the craftsmanship and character associated with one of America’s most respected tanneries. Natural grain variations, wrinkles, healed scars, texture changes, color differences, and surface markings may be present. These features are normal characteristics of genuine leather and help make every completed piece one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorween Chicago Brown Chromexcel Leather\u003c\/strong\u003e is sold by the square foot, allowing leatherworkers to order material for small accessories, prototypes, repairs, one-of-a-kind pieces, custom orders, or larger production projects. Because leather is a natural material, the exact shape, dimensions, grain pattern, surface character, and color may vary between pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Horween Chicago Brown Chromexcel Leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm brown color with rich tonal variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Chromexcel pull-up effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfused with oils and waxes for a supple feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops a distinctive patina with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 4–5 oz. weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1.6–2.0mm thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Horween in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for wallets, bags, straps, covers, cases, and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by the square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eHorween Chicago Brown Chromexcel Leather 4–5 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e for leathercraft projects that call for a versatile medium weight, rich pull-up color, flexible performance, and the authentic character of premium USA-made Horween leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the square foot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leatherado Leather Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59636109148446,"sku":"HORWEEN-CHROMEXCEL-CHICAGO-BROWN-4-5-OZ","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/2300\/2398\/files\/horween-chromexcel-chicago-brown-4-5oz-01.webp?v=1784384678","url":"https:\/\/leatherado.com\/products\/horween-chromexcel-leather-chicago-brown-4-5oz","provider":"Leatherado Leather Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}