Free Splitting Service Included
Need a thinner leather? We provide complimentary splitting down to 0.7 mm (1.7 oz.). Simply add your thickness request in the notes, and the service will be included at no extra cost. Using industrial-grade splitting machines, we process full hides with high precision—without cutting them into smaller panels—ensuring consistent results. Please note that splitting is not available for leftovers, scraps, or strips, and customized split leather is non-returnable.

What is Split Leather?

Split leather is produced by separating the lower fibrous layer from a thicker hide, leaving it without the natural grain surface. While it is generally considered less premium than full-grain leather, it offers excellent value, consistent structure, and practical performance for many industrial and commercial applications. Its cost-effectiveness and versatile finishing options make split leather a widely utilized material across multiple product categories.

Split Vs Grain Leather:

Each skin has in its section two parts from which two products are obtained and therefore two possibilities of use. The part that is on the external surface of the dermis is the most valuable part and is called "grain leather"; the innermost part, obtained by splitting the leather, on the other hand, is called "split leather" and is still very well usable.

Split Leather of Sheepskin and Goatskin:

Sheep and goat hides are particularly well suited for producing suede or velour finishes. To achieve maximum softness and a refined garment feel, the top grain is typically removed—yielding what is known as “skiver”—while the remaining inner layer without the grain becomes the primary material. Skins from goats, sheep (including rams and lambs), and crossbreeds such as hair sheep are widely valued for delivering excellent suede quality with a soft, uniform texture.

Cow Split Leather:

Cowhide typically offers substantial thickness, allowing the grain layer to be preserved while still producing a valuable split. The rump or butt section of the split retains the highest quality and usability, whereas shoulder and belly areas are generally considered lower-grade recovery material. Cow split leather is widely used for manufacturing split suede (often referred to as velour), where specialized tanning processes enhance its natural strength, softness, and performance—similar in principle to the treatment of chamois-finished garment sheepskins.

Applications of Split Leather

Split leather is widely used in the manufacture of leather goods such as bags, footwear, and accessories. Beyond the classic suede or velour finish, split hides can undergo additional treatments that expand their applications. Through pigment finishing or the application of a thin polymer layer, split leather can be engineered to resemble top-grain leather. These materials are commonly known as bicast (or bycast) leather and are still classified as genuine leather because the base material remains real hide. Bicast splits are especially popular in the belt and fashion accessories industries due to their uniform appearance and cost efficiency.

Calf Split Leather:

Calf split leather is often regarded as the most refined among split types, prized for its silky hand feel and exceptionally soft, fine texture. These qualities make it especially suitable for high-quality footwear and premium bags. Its main limitation is the relatively lower thickness achievable, as the material is derived from a non-adult animal, which naturally produces a lighter and thinner split.

Split Leather Hides for Sale:

If you are searching for a reliable split leather supplier, you are in the right place. Our online catalog features a broad selection of split leather sourced from leading tanneries in Bangladesh, with many items ready for prompt delivery. If you do not see the exact type, finish, or color you require, simply contact us—our team will work to provide the most suitable solution for your needs.

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, are 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.

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