Horween Essex Brown Veg Tanned Leather 3-4 oz.

Horween Essex Brown Veg Tanned Leather 3-4 oz.

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Product Highlights:

• Genuine Horween Essex vegetable-tanned leather (3-4oz/1.2-1.6mm).
• Tanned using the same prestigious liquors as Shell Cordovan.
• Full grain quality with Horween's legendary craftsmanship.
• Infused with proprietary blend of grease, fats & oils.
• Exceptionally soft hand feel with outstanding durability.
• Rich brown coloration that develops a stunning patina with use.
• Made in USA at the historic Horween tannery in Chicago.

Product Description:
Experience the exceptional quality of Horween Essex Brown, a premium vegetable-tanned leather that represents the pinnacle of American tanning tradition. This distinguished 3-4oz offering is created using the same prestigious vegetable tanning liquors that Horween employs in their world-renowned Shell Cordovan process—a testament to the exceptional quality and heritage behind each hide.

What truly sets Essex apart is Horween's special finishing process. After vegetable tanning, each hide is meticulously nourished with a proprietary blend of grease, fats, and oils that penetrate deep into the leather. This careful treatment results in a material with a remarkably soft, supple hand feel while maintaining the excellent durability and character development that vegetable tanning is prized for.

At 3-4oz thickness (1.2-1.6mm), this full grain leather offers versatile performance across a wide range of projects. It provides enough substance and structure for durability while maintaining wonderful flexibility for comfortable daily use. The balanced temper offers an ideal compromise between form retention and malleability.

The rich brown coloration showcases remarkable depth that only quality vegetable-tanned leathers can achieve. With use, Essex develops a stunning patina, growing more beautiful with age as it darkens in handled areas and develops a lustrous sheen that tells the story of its journey.

Leathercrafters will appreciate how Essex responds to traditional techniques. It cuts cleanly, takes stitching beautifully, and burnishes to a smooth edge. The natural grain accepts tooling impressions with surprising clarity despite its softness, creating unique opportunities for personalization and artistic expression.

Perfect For:

• Wallets and small leather goods.
• Watch straps and jewelry.
• Book covers and journal wraps.
• Bags and clutches.
• Custom holsters and sheaths.
• Belts and straps.
• Any project requiring both suppleness and character.

Specifications:

• Origin: Horween Leather Company, Chicago, USA.
• Tannage: Vegetable tanned with Shell Cordovan liquors.
• Weight: 3-4oz (1.2-1.6mm).
• Finish: Natural with blend of conditioning oils and fats.
• Approximate hide size: 18-22 sq ft (varies by hide).
• Cut options: Full hide, half hide, or quarter hide.

Care Instructions:
Maintain with occasional application of quality leather conditioner. As a vegetable-tanned leather, Essex will darken naturally with sun exposure and handling, developing a unique patina that enhances its character and beauty over time.

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 from Horween's historic tannery.

SOLD BY SQ. FT.