SIZE: Hides vary from 8 - 16 sq. ft. depending upon tannery. Kroupana pigskins average 15 sq. ft.
WEIGHT: 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 oz.;
1 HIDE = 1 1/4 - 2 1/2 lbs.
WHEN CLEANING: Kroupana hides have miracle finish and have special cleaning kits. Other pigskins do not have a protective finish.
WHEN ORDERING: Order 18 sq. ft. per yd. of 54” fabric for Kroupana. Other pigskins use 23 sq. ft. per yard or order by cutting size pieces required.
DOUBLE BUTT SPLITS
SIZE: Hides vary from 15 - 25 sq. ft. depending upon tannery.
WEIGHT: 2 - 3 oz.;
1 HIDE = 3 3/4 lbs.
WHEN CLEANING: Most hides are scotch guarded. Brush with suede brush often. Blot up liquid stains immediately.
Use Vitagum cleaner.
WHEN ORDERING: Order 18 sq. ft. per yd. of 54” fabric. On large pieces make sure hides fit. Dye lots vary. Be sure to order a sufficient amount to complete your project.
SIDE LEATHERS
SIZE: Hides vary from 16 - 30 sq. ft. depending upon tannery. Therefore, cutting pieces vary widely.
WEIGHT: 1 - 3 1/3 oz.;
1 HIDE = 2 1/4 - 3 lbs.
WHEN CLEANING: Use mild soap and water. Apparel finishes will not be as durable as upholstery finishes.
WHEN ORDERING: Order 18 sq. ft. per yard of 54” fabric or use cutting size pieces when in need of wide or large cuts.
GLOVE LEATHER / CABRETTA /
GOAT / SHEEPSKIN
SIZE: Hides vary from 6 - 12 sq. ft.
WEIGHT: 1 1/2 oz.;
1 HIDE = 3/4 lb.
WHEN CLEANING: Use mild soap and water.
WHEN ORDERING: Order 23 sq. ft. per yard of 54” fabric or order by cutting size pieces required. Hides stretch considerably so make sure that your choice is suitable for the type of furniture being upholstered.
KIP (CALF) LEATHER
SIZE: Hide vary from 28 - 35 sq. ft.
WEIGHT: 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 oz.;
1 HIDE = 3 3/4 lbs.
WHEN CLEANING: Use mild soap and water and/or aniline conditioners.
WHEN ORDERING: Order 18 sq. ft. per yard of 54” fabric or use cutting size pieces when needing large cuts.
WHOLE HIDE LEATHERS /
GRAIN SUEDE LEATHERS
SIZE: Hides vary from 40 - 70 sq. ft. depending upon tannery. Therefore, cutting size pieces vary widely.
WEIGHT: 2 - 3 oz.;
1 HIDE = 7 lbs.
WHEN CLEANING: Use mild soap and water on finished leathers. Use conditioner on anilined leathers. Use suede cleaners on grain suedes.
WHEN ORDERING: Order 18 sq. ft. per yard of 54” fabric or use cutting size pieces when needing very large cuts.
HAIR ON CALFSKINS /
NATURAL AND STENCILLED
SIZE: Hides vary from 6 - 12 sq. ft.
WEIGHT: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 oz.;
HIDE = 1 1/2 lbs.
WHEN CLEANING: Use mild soap and water.
WHEN ORDERING: Order by cutting size pieces only. Stencilled hides may be done on white or Palomino hides. Indicate which color you desire.
WATER BUFFALO
SIZE: Hides vary from 14 -19 sq. ft.
WEIGHT: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 oz.;
1 HIDE = 4 lbs.
WHEN CLEANING: Use mild soap and water.
WHEN ORDERING: Order 18 sq. ft. per yard of 54” fabric or use cutting size pieces when needing very large cuts.
