Description
Full Grain Pig Leather
Avetco’s full grain pig leather is prized for its smooth, silky surface and soft, supple hand. As a full-grain leather, it keeps the natural character of the hide, so every piece carries its own unique look. It’s durable, easy to work, and one of the most economical full-grain options available — a favorite for linings, small leather goods, and accessory work where a clean finish and light weight matter. Offered in a wide palette spanning neutrals, rich tones, and soft pastels, this pig leather matches almost any project.
More Leather Options: Pig Full grain Suede
Why Pigskin Shows Scratches
Every full grain pig hide shows scratches, scars and some holes, even in the better grades. This is normal for pigskin and a sign of genuine full grain leather:
- Group housing: pigs naturally nudge, fight and crowd together in tight spaces, which leaves scratches on the skin.
- Coarse bristle removal: removing the stiff hairs leaves distinct, deep triangular puncture marks that make the surface texture uneven.
- No protective coat: pigs have bristles rather than dense, cushioning fur, so the skin is less protected.
- Dense fiber structure: pig skin has tightly packed fibers that lock surface scars into the grain as the hide cures.
None of this makes pigskin a poor leather. Marks and small holes come with the hair follicles and are simply how pig hides are, at every grade. Pig leather is the standard lining leather of the trade because it is thin, strong, breathable and easy to cut and sew, and it costs far less than cow, lamb or buffalo. Cutters plan around the marks and use the clean center for visible panels.
What You Can Make With Pig Leather
- Linings
- Accessories
- Handbags
- Shoes
- Apparel
Specifications
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- Hide Size: 16–18 sq. ft.
- Thickness: 0.6–0.8 mm (approx. 2 oz)
- Specification: Whole Hide
- Species: Swine (Sus scrofa domesticus)
- Tannage: Chrome
Packaging & Shipping
Leather ships folded. Rolled shipping is available upon request for an additional charge — please leave a note at checkout for a quote.
About Natural Leather
Leather is a natural byproduct created from animal skins and, therefore, may have markings and imperfections just like human skin. These markings — scars, bug bites, fat wrinkles, and brands — are signs of authentic, genuine leather, and each one makes your hide one of a kind.
