Due to their stretch properties, they may also be used in saddlery for making sections of the seat. A GUIDE TO HIDE THICKNESS 1 - 1.5mmThese thinner leathers are typically used in leathercrafting as lining for wallets and bags. Butts and Backs are sold and priced by the half pair, not by weight or area. Shoulders are priced by the square foot but are sold by the piece. HOW WE PRICE OUR LEATHER In England, the thickness of the hide is shown in millimetres, but the area is usually given in square feet (sq. We will try to give some idea of colours, although accuracy is limited by the resolution and colour rendition of your monitor. Light Havanna bridle leather is the same colour as Newmarket saddle leather. In saddlery the naming conventions of colours sometimes mean that a colour used in bridle leather has a different name when used in saddle leather e.g. LEATHER COLOURS We stock a wide range of traditional and non-traditional leather colours. Keep it well nourished and fed and do not expose your leather to too much sunlight without applying the correct leather care. Look after your leather, like you look after your skin. TOP TIP If you choose to buy your leather from Abbey England, we have one piece of advice. This is noted on the product pages where applicable, so please read carefully. Sizes can also vary and particularly on hides which are priced by the square foot. Natural marks and scars should be expected, but we always pick the cleanest hides to sell. Leather is a beautiful, natural material, and no two pieces are the same. Thicknesses vary between 1.0mm and 5mm to suit all requirements and are available in traditional and non-traditional leather colours. We also stock a wide range of leathers including vegetable tanned leather and chrome leather, that are suitable for: saddle and bridle making, bag manufacturing, upholstery, pet accessories and more. Tell us your specifications and the end use for your leather, and we will carefully select the leather that’s right for your project. This quality is also matched by our service and attention to detail. We are the UK distributor for J&E Sedgwick and Co, one of the world’s most prominent leather currier and Pittards, manufacturers of high-quality English chrome soft leathers. Considered less natural but most durable.OUR LEATHER We are dedicated to carefully sourcing and supplying the finest high-quality genuine leathers to our customers from all over the globe. It's then given a plastic (clear sealant polymer) coating, permeable enough to allow the leather to breathe, yet enough to slow the absorption of liquids and substances. These hides are sanded down to remove natural marks, defects and scars and then embossed to reinstate the surface appearance and texture. Some suppliers may also emboss this leather to improve the grain presentation. The ' top grain' light sanding process minimally alters the surface to minimise hide imperfections. The top coat can lighten when stretched referred to as 'pull-up leather' (patina). Tanned and then top-coated to provide protection against staining and improve wear resilience. Only leather hides with the very fewest marks and scars are selected and so more expensive. This ' full grain' leather retains more character, is the most supple with a natural scent, grainy aesthetic and non-uniform appearance. Considered the most natural, dyed in the tanning process and sealed with natural oils and/or waxes but without any corrective or additional protection finishing.
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