ApexTough Black Cowhide

The perfect mix of soft and strong. Whether you're crafting rugged working chaps or a luxury handbag, this Collection does it all. It’s supple enough for a comfortable feel but tough enough to hold its shape—giving your projects a professional, high-end finish every time.

SKU: FXL-F04

$1.60 /SFT
Color
Animal Type
Thickness
Grade
Average Size Per Hide
Hide Cuts

Animal Type

:

Cowhide

Grain

:

Top-Grain Leather

Tannage

:

Semi chrome

Temper

:

Soft

Grade & Selection

:

EFGH               25%25%25%25%.

Thickness / Weight

:

1.2 – 1.6 mm (3-4 oz)

Hide Cuts

:

Full

Avg. Size

:

21-23        Sq Ft

Finish / Texture

:

Natural

Color

:

Solid Black 

Common Application

 

:

This premium leather combines soft suppleness with consistent quality. Ideal for upholstery, handbags, and chaps—trusted for professional and reliable leather goods manufacturing.

Inventory Policy

 

:

Regular Production: This item is part of our regular production and will always be available in the colors and finishes listed. In some cases, custom colors may be requested. Please contact us for more information.

Blemishes

:

Overall, these hides are in wonderful shape.  However, you may see grain damage, light scarring, holes, and other blemishes.

Millimeter Thickness

Inch Thickness

Ounce Thickness

Example Leather

Common Projects/Leather Types

0.8 – 1.2 mm

1/32" – 3/64"

2 – 3 oz

Classic Mustard Upholstery Leather

lining, embossing

1.2 – 1.6 mm

3/64" – 1/16"

3 – 4 oz

Black Veg-tanned Craft Side

lining, embossing, light bags, light wallets

1.6 – 2.0 mm

1/16" – 5/64"

4 – 5 oz

"Crazy Horse" Oily Bag / Shoe Side

wallets, bags, chaps

2.0 – 2.4 mm

5/64" – 3/32"

5 – 6 oz

Green Italian Veg-Tanned Double Shoulder

phone and tablet cases, book covers, light moccasins, chaps

2.4 – 2.8 mm

3/32" – 7/64"

6 – 7 oz

Aus-nut American Seat Sides

heavy cases, covers, chaps, moccasins

2.8 – 3.2 mm

7/64" – 1/8"

7 – 8 oz

Natural Veg-tanned Double Shoulder

moccasins, light sheaths, light holsters, belts

3.2 – 3.6 mm

1/8" – 9/64"

8 – 9 oz

Half Shoulder of Natural Veg-tan

standard belts, standard sheaths, straps, medium holsters

3.6 – 4.0 mm

9/64"– 5/32"

9 – 10 oz

Red Italian Milled Double Shoulder

bridle sides, bridle backs, heavy holsters, heavy belts, light armor, swell cover sides

4.0 – 4.4 mm

5/32" – 11/64"

10 – 11 oz

English Black Rein Back

bridle sides, bridle backs, heavy straps, medium armor, stirrup backs

4.5 - 5.4mm

1/4" - 14/64"

12- 13 oz

Burgundy American Latigo Side

girth point rumps, latigo sides, men's sole bends, saddler skirting sides, rein backs

5.5 - 6.4mm

15/64" - 19/64"

14 - 15 oz

Dark Havana American Skirting Side

girth point rumps, harness sides, harness backs, heavy men's sole bends

6.5 - 7.4mm

20/64" - 5/8"

16 - 17 oz

English Rock Oak Sole Bend

super heavy men's sole bends, super heavy harness sides

Please Note:

  • Price is per hide.
  • This a bulk listing. You will receive a hide similar to the pictures.
  • The backs of leather may have tannery marks, score marks, writing, and other blemishes.
  • This leather is in stock in limited quantities. Bulk orders can be accommodated with standard production lead time.
  • A complimentary sample can be provided upon request for bulk quantity orders.
  • Please ensure your account information, such as email and phone number, is up to date in the event we need to contact you.

·       30% T/T Avance & 70% T/T after BL copy be emailed, / LC at sight

·       The price you pay upfront, or via this listing, is approximately half the cost of the leather.  You will be issued an invoice to the email associated with your account for the remainder of the order, plus shipping costs (including shipment to and from the warehouse/ tannery), before your order will be sent out.

  • There will be NO REFUNDS offered once this leather has been ordered from the tannery, as we do not carry this particular product in-house.
  • This leather can be used in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to: purses wallets, heavy jackets, work chaps, and jewelry

 

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If you have any additional questions, please contact us at business@fxleather.com or call us at +880 1701005568

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TANNERIES FROM BANGLADESH

For us, each new hide is a clean canvas—pure, beautiful, and ready for your next project. We take pride in knowing our tanneries intimately, from their craftsmanship to their history. Every tannery is carefully chosen, and we focus on building long-term, trusted partnerships.

QUALITY

Your word is our command

Your needs are our priority. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding leather selection, or for specific color and size requirements.

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