Tempers
- Soft : Extremely soft and pliable. It does not tend to hold it's shape. Often used for garments or
upholstery. - Semi-Soft : Extremely soft and pliable. It does not tend to hold it's shape. Often used for
garments or upholstery. - Semi-Softt : Extremely soft and pliable. It does not tend to hold it's shape. Often used for garments or upholstery.
Leather Grads
Our vegetable-tanned leather is full-grain, so we don't alter the surface (unless you specifically ask us to). This preserves the hide's natural strength and the fibers within.
Full-grain leather of high quality often displays natural variations and markings like fat wrinkles, scratches, scars, and insect bites. While these cosmetic imperfections are used to grade the leather, the tanning process and resulting quality of the hide itself remain consistent across all grades.
Branding is common on economy and number 3 grade hides. Some people even prefer hides with brands for unique projects. We currently offer TR and TRBF grades online, but other grades may be available upon request.
Grading System
NO : 1
Best quality - expect 1-3 defects.
NO : 2
Expect 3-5 defects and more waste than no :1
Thickness & Applications
The thickness of leather is measured in ounces. The weight can vary between sides due to natural variations in leather. Measurement typically takes place at specific locations on the hide commonly the butt or shoulder region. The butt section generally represents the thickest portion of the hide, while the shoulder area is typically thinner (with exceptions in certain leathers like heavy harness) Some of our sides are leveled to provide a more consistent thickness.
One ounce of leather equals 0.4mm or 1/64 of an inch. Therefore 9 ounces is equal to 3.6mm or 9/64 of an inch and so on. Our conversion chart below provides quick reference for various thicknesses. Please note that each piece of leather has a slightly variable thickness over the entire hide, our chart below reflects this variance.
| Millimeter Thickness | Inch Thickness | Ounce Thickness | Example Leather | Leather Types |
| 0.8-1.2mm | 1/32" – 3/64" | 2 – 3 oz | Classic Mustard Upholstery Leather | lining, embossing |
