Description
The Harlem Collection is a milled grain cow leather: a corrected side hide that is drummed until the grain lifts into a soft, even pebble, then chrome dyed. Because the color sits in a way that moves when the surface is worked, the leather can be hand buffed back to give a vintage, lightly distressed effect – or left as it is for a clean, uniform look. Each side runs 20-22 square feet at 1.2-1.4 mm and is stocked in Tan, Brown, Olive, Red and Blue.
Why Choose Harlem Milled Grain Cow Leather
- Milled pebble grain that is even across the hide, so cutting is predictable in a production run
- Buffs back by hand to a vintage, two-tone effect with no chemicals or extra finishing
- Corrected surface hides the natural marks that force you to cut around them
- Useful 1.2-1.4 mm substance: enough body for bags and footwear, still easy to sew
- Large 20-22 sq. ft. sides with consistent, dependable quality batch to batch
Best Uses for Milled Grain Cow Leather
- Handbags, totes, backpacks and luggage
- Shoe and boot uppers, western goods and trim
- Belts, straps, wallets and small goods
- Jackets, vests and apparel panels
- Vintage and distressed-look pieces where the buffing is part of the design
Technical Specs
- Material: Cow Leather
- Specification: Side Hides
- Average Size: 20-22 sq. ft. per side
- Thickness: 3 oz. (1.2-1.4 mm)
- Grain: Corrected, milled pebble grain
- Finish: Chrome dyed; hand buffs to a vintage effect
- Tannage: Chrome Tannage
- Colors: Tan, Brown, Olive, Red, Blue
- Origin: Mexico
Ordering
Harlem milled grain cow leather is sold by the side, and each one falls within the size range you choose. Test the buffing on an offcut first – how far the color moves depends on pressure and on the color chosen. For related looks see our Distressed Leather, browse all Cowhide or the rest of our Smooth Leathers. For swatches, current stock or volume pricing, email Info@Avetcoinc.com or call 818-890-6680.
Disclaimer: These leathers are free of PCP, Azo Pigments, Chrome VI, Formaldehyde, and APEO.
