Description
Soft veg tan leather in a 3 oz weight, tanned in Mexico and supplied as natural double shoulders in 11–12 and 13–14 sq. ft. The soft temper is what sets it apart from firm tooling leather — it folds without wetting.
Why Choose Soft Veg Tan Leather Tuscany 3 oz
- Soft temper that cuts and folds without casing
- Undyed natural finish that takes dye, stain and finish evenly
- Substantial weight that holds structure for sturdy goods
- Vegetable tanned with no chrome
- Double shoulders give long straight runs for belts and straps
Soft Veg Tan Leather Tuscany 3 oz Best Uses
This weight and temper suit a wide range of work:
- Insoles and linings
- Belts and straps
- Bags and totes
- Small leather goods
- Dog collars and leads
- Linings and gussets
- Craft and repair work
- Tooling and stamping
Technical Specs
- Species: Cow
- Specification: Double Shoulder (TR 1)
- Thickness: 3 oz. (1.2 mm)
- Temper: Soft
- Color: Natural
- Tannage: 100% Vegetable Tannage
- Hide Size: 11–12 and 13–14 sq. ft.
- Origin: Mexico
Working With Soft Veg Tan Leather
At 1.2 mm with a soft temper, it folds readily and will also take tooling and stamping, though a softer temper holds a shallower impression than a firm tooling weight. Because it is undyed it takes dye, stain and finish evenly, and like all vegetable tanned leather it darkens gently with light and handling.
Edges can be burnished, though a soft temper will not slick as hard as firm tooling leather. For belts and straps that need to stay rigid, back the strap or step up to a firmer weight.
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Please Note:
As with all genuine leather, it’s completely normal for hides to have small holes or irregular edges, especially near the perimeter. These are part of the natural shape and not considered defects.
