Vegetable VS Chrome Tanned Leather: Which One is Right for You?
Two of the most common types of leather 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.
Let customers speak for us
Best quality leather
I have used leather for craft a few times now, they supply leather in sizes A5 and up, so you can buy a small piece of leather for a project, which is very useful when you don't need a large shoulder or side. The leather comes very well packed and arrives in perfect condition. I can't recommend them highly enough, they should be top of your list for sourcing small quality pieces of leather, or large pieces from their vast range.
Repeat customer
Happy with purchase - thank you.
Best leather about
Superior leather
Leather for shoes
A nice supple leather and the right weight for the type of slip on shoes I am making. The colour is light enough that on rebuilding the shoes when resoling
they can be renovated with a good leather feed and re dyed to a darker shade
making them like new again.
Cracking tool
Great value
Lovely selection of big pieces, in a variety of colours and textures. Perfect for creative crafting.
Stunning leather
A stunning leather and super buttery, again the quickest delivery!!! Thank you
Beautiful colour
Leather has a beautiful colour and feel. Made a lovely wallet with this leather
Superb quality
Very happy with the leather piece I received.
Did not disappoint!
Some great quality pieces that are perfect for the small projects I am planning on doing! Plenty to test on too. Great value overall :)
Great service
Great leather and great service again, quick delivery would highly recommend. Many thanks.
Leather
Fantastic leather as always
Good product
Nice leather and good service
Welcome Surprise
I am just getting into leather and wanted pieces to practice on. I was pleasantly surprised when I received my order, more than I was expecting. I have made a bookmark and an Apple air tag holder. Can wait to do some more projects.
Very good
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