Find quick answers to common questions about upholstery leather, ordering, shipping, availability and care. If you don’t see your question, contact us and we’ll help you choose the right line and color for your project.
We supply a curated selection of full grain, top grain and corrected grain leathers in a variety of finishes and colors. Each product line is detailed in our color book for easy comparison.
No, those holes are from South American Brahman cattle. We only source European hides, so you will not get those holes from us.
Yes, you can request complimentary swatches to review color, texture and finish before placing an order. Use each line's page to select your preferred samples.
Orders can be placed directly through our sales team. Simply contact us with your selected product line, color and quantity. We will guide you through the process.
Most orders ship within 3 business days of when they are placed.
Yes, Aniline dyed leather is soaked in a large drum to allow the dye to penetrate all the way through the hide. This is where these terms originate. All aniline dyed leathers are drum dyed all the way through so that if the top should scratch the layer underneath will be the same color.
Generally the term “usable” leather is a confusing term since most upholsterers understand that there is a waste factor involved when calculating leather requirements. Our leather experts can help guide you to the right order size.
Yes, we will sell as small as a half hide.
Pure Aniline is leather that is dyed for color without any pigments applied. These hides will exhibit some natural characteristics such as healed scars, scratches, neck and belly wrinkles. Expect color variation from the swatch to the actual leather, due to the fact leather is a natural product and will absorb dye differently within the hide and from hide to hide. This leather will develop a rich patina over time and will fade with prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Semi-Aniline leather is pure aniline leather that has a small amount of pigment or clear finish thus allowing the natural characteristics of the hide to still show through while offering some of the benefits of color consistency and increased wearability.
Pigmented Leather is any leather to which a clear topcoat and pigments have been applied. The pigments are what usually give the shiny even top color to the leather. The leather may or may not be aniline dyed. Sometimes the pigments (color) are applied to a base crust of a different color and in this case the leather is not dyed all the way through. If the pigments are applied to a hide that has been aniline dyed and matched for color then this leather is called a Protected Aniline Leather. Leather is usually pigmented to give it durability and hide its natural blemishes. Pigmented leathers are easy to maintain and have maximum resistance to wear, soiling and fading from light.
Distressed Leather is aniline dyed leather with an artificially worn and aged appearance in which the natural characteristics of the hide such as healed scars, scratches and wrinkles are considered a positive characteristic.
Yes, we can create custom colors if our standard offering doesn't have what you are looking for. Give us a call to discuss timeframes and pricing for custom colors.
Yes, we want you to be 100% satisfied, so we do accept returns. Each case is different, so please contact us to discuss your return needs. Depending on the timeframe after your purchase, we accept full hides that have not been cut. Minor restocking and shipping fees may apply.
