7. Natural black cowhide leather - stiff, flexible and shape-retaining 2 mm

Natural black cow leather offcuts are an excellent choice for projects that require durable, shape-retaining, high-quality genuine leather. The leather thickness is approximately 2 mm, it has a smooth surface and a natural aniline finish, which helps preserve a more authentic look and feel of genuine leather.

This is full-grain cow leather. The manufacturer’s technical information states that the leather is chrome-tanned, then re-tanned with vegetable tannins, drum-dyed through and finished with aniline. This treatment combines the material’s durability with the natural character of the leather surface.

The leather is firm, supple, and shape-retaining, but not stretchy. It is easy to work with and suitable for both hand sewing and an appropriate industrial leather sewing machine.

2 sizes available:

• M – approximately A4 size
• L – approximately A3 size

As these are genuine leather offcuts, the pieces may be irregular in shape, and their actual size may vary slightly.

Leather characteristics

• Material: genuine cow leather
• Leather type: full-grain leather
• Color: black
• Thickness: approximately 2 mm
• Surface: smooth
• Finish: aniline finish
• Stretches: no
• Firmness: firm, supple, and shape-retaining
• Dyeing: drum-dyed through
• Tanning: chrome-tanned, re-tanned with vegetable tannins
• Manufacturer: Fuga Couros
• Origin: Brazil

What is it suitable for?

You can use these pieces of black genuine leather for:

• wallets and purses;
• card holders;
• bags and bag details;
• bag handles;
• pockets;
• shoe parts;
• notebook and planner covers;
• keychains;
• leather tags;
• bracelets and other accessories;
• various DIY, craft, and leatherworking projects.

Important about genuine leather offcuts

Every genuine leather offcut is unique. Since leather is a natural material and offcuts are offered, the following may occur:

• irregular edges and shapes;
• minor scratches or scuffs;
• pressure marks or fold marks;
• slight differences in tone and texture;
• natural pores, scars, and other signs of leather structure;
• small cuts, holes, or other typical offcut features.

The aniline finish highlights the natural character of the leather, so surface nuances and natural markings are not necessarily considered defects. The leather is fairly resistant to moisture, but its surface can be scratched.