Vegetable VS Chrome Tanned Leather: Which One is Right for You?
Two of the most common types of tanning are vegetable tanning and chrome tanning—and each has its own unique benefits. So, which one is right for you? Let’s break it down.
TOP QUALITY LEATHER BRANDS
Badalassi Carlo
This beautiful leather is from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Tuscany. It is pure vegetable tanned leather dyed through shoulders.
Walpier
The world famous Buttero Leather comes from the Conceria Walpier Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. It’s a high quality pure vegetable tanned leather known for its consistency and finish.
Charles F Stead & Co
C F Stead & Co. Ltd, makers of fine English leathers are based in Leeds and produce mainly Suede leathers in a variety of finishes.
Horween
Horween leather is produced by a very traditional tannery in the United States who pride themselves on their high quality premium leather which is extremely unique.
LEATHER4CRAFT
Our leather range is vast with over 20,000 sqft including Cowhide, Goatskin, Nappa, Sheepskin, Horween (branded), Suede, Nubuck, Pig Skin, Exotics and Horse.
About Leather4Craft
Leather4Craft is a family run business. We specialise in supplying the Craft market (worldwide) with high end leather, but in cut pieces, instead of whole hides. Our leather range is vast with over 20,000 sqft including Cowhide, Goatskin, Nappa, Sheepskin, Horween (branded), Suede, Nubuck, Pig Skin, Exotics and Horse.
Our leather range includes every thickness, colour and pattern you can imagine! We also supply the Wholesale Market and can sell whole hides at competitive prices worldwide.
Whether you are looking for the right Leather to start your first craft project or large amounts of whole hides and panels, we have got it covered.
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Leather4Craft are absolutely amazing! They have really good collections and their service is outstanding.
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