Soft leathers for leathercraftmanship and leather goods production
The advantage of soft leather for all your leather goods needs
Radermecker Tannery offers you full-grain saddlery leather for your leather goods realisation soft leather. aniline finish Angel and its Hukou vegetable-tanned saddlery leather
What is Angel soft leather for leather goods ?
Wholehide Angel is a full-grain saddlery leather , unpressed, uncorrected, with visible grain. This leather has a black aniline , chocolate, havana, acajou and caramel finish, which preserves the natural appearance of the leather. It has a through-tone and is enhanced by velvet-tinted flesh . This is a mineral-tanned leather. It is characterized by a high degree of suppleness, giving it a silky touch throughout its life. It will absorb food perfectly throughout its life. Angel soft leather comes from targeted beef or bull livestocks originating in France, Germany, Spain or Italy.
Angel leather is available in full grain or nubuck finish.
What is Hukou soft leather for leather goods ?
Hukou leather is a full grain leather , unpressed, uncorrected, with visible grain. This leather is vegetable-tanned and has a black aniline and chocolate finish that preserves the natural look of the leather. Hukou leather has a through color and velvet-tinted flesh . It has a soft feel and beautiful grain. Hukou soft leather comes from targeted beef or bull livestocks originating in France, Germany, Spain or Italy.
What's the difference between Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather?
The main difference between Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather lies in the tanning process. Angel soft leather is mineral tanned, which gives it an exceptional finish. Hukou soft leather is vegetable-tanned, and has a lower loan than Angel leather.
Use of Angel and Hukou soft leather for leather goods
Angel and Hukou saddlery leathers can be used to realisation leather goods in soft leather, such as bags, aprons, purses, etc.
Dimensions and hide area of Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather for leather goods
Full hide includes shoulder, butt and sides. The leather side is a full hide cut lengthwise from shoulder to butt.
Our soft Angel leather is available in fullhide in 2 thicknesses 1.3-1.5mm and 1.8-2mm and in 2 sizes:
- From 5.00 to 5.50m² - minimum dimensions guaranteed L = Length mini 190cm & W = Width mini 170cm.
- From 5.51 to 6.00m² - minimum dimensions guaranteed L = Length mini 190cm & W = Width mini 170cm. From 5.51 to 6.00m² - minimum dimensions guaranteed L = Length mini 210cm & W = Width mini 190cm.
Our Hukou soft leather is also available in fullhide in thicknesses of 2-3mm and 1.8-2mm and in 2 sizes:
- From 3.00 to 3.50m² - minimum dimensions guaranteed L = Length mini 150cm & W = Width mini 150cm.
- From 3.51 to 4.00m² - minimum dimensions guaranteed L = Length mini 170cm & W = Width mini 170cm.
soft Angel leather with full grain finish is also available in side in 2 thicknesses 1.3-1.5mm and 1.8-2mm and in 2 sizes:
- from 2.50 to 2.75m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L=190cm & W =75cm
- from 2.76 to 3.00m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L =210cm & W =95cm
- from 0.75 to 1.2m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L=80cm & W =90cm.
soft Angel leather with nubuck finish is also available in side in thickness 1.8-2mm and in 3 sizes:
- from 2.50 to 2.75m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L=190cm & W =75cm
- from 2.76 to 3.00m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L =210cm & W =95cm
- from 0.75 to 1.2m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L=80cm & W =90cm.
Our Hukou soft leather is also available in side in thicknesses of 2-3mm and 1.8-2mm and in 2 sizes:
- From 1.50 to 1.75m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L = Length mini 150cm & W = Width mini 75cm.
- From 1.76 to 2.00m² - minimum guaranteed dimensions L = Length mini 170cm & W = Width mini 85cm.
Diagram of a leather side :
Care instructions for Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather for leather goods
For the care of Angel and Hukou soft leathers: Feeding the grain will nourish the areas between the hide pores and the pores themselves. It's the same process as feeding your hands when the hide is dry. Our Angel and Hukou equestrian leather is moisture-resistant, so you just need to let it dry at room temperature to restore its appearance.