Description
Orleans veg tan belt panels are trimmed double shoulders cut down to a clean, rectangular working panel – heifer hide, vegetable tanned, drum dyed all the way through so a cut edge shows color rather than a pale core. The temper is medium with a light pull-up, so the leather lifts a shade where it bends. Panels run 9-14 square feet at 8/9 oz. (3.2-3.6 mm) in Black and Brown.
Why Choose Veg Tan Belt Panels
- Trimmed to a square panel – no bellies, no ragged edges, far less waste than cutting from a full side
- Cut from double shoulders, the firmest part of the hide, so straps hold their length
- Drum dyed through: edges, skives and punched holes all stay the same color
- Vegetable tanned, so it tools, stamps, burnishes and takes edge finish properly
- Heavy 8/9 oz. substance – the standard weight for work belts, gun belts and harness
- Light pull-up gives depth at the folds without looking distressed
Best Uses for Veg Tan Belt Panels
- Belts, gun belts, work belts and heavy straps
- Dog collars, leads and harness parts
- Knife sheaths, holsters and tool rolls
- Bag straps, handles and luggage fittings
- Tooling and stamping projects that need a clean panel to work from
Technical Specs
- Material: Heifer – trimmed double shoulder panels
- Average Size: 9-10, 11-12 or 13-14 sq. ft. per panel
- Thickness: 8/9 oz. (3.2-3.6 mm)
- Temper: Medium, low pull-up
- Dyeing: Dye through (drum dyed)
- Tannage: Vegetable Tannage
- Colors: Black, Brown
- Origin: Mexico
The Leather
Ordering
Veg tan belt panels are sold by the piece, and each one falls within the size range you choose. Cut straps along the length of the panel, parallel to the backbone, for the least stretch. The pull-up means the surface lightens where it is bent or creased and settles back with handling – that is the finish working, not damage. For ready-cut blanks see our Belt Straps, for full hides see Belting Leather and Vegetable Tanned Leather, or see Tooling Leather for natural carving stock. For 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.
