Tanneries Haas - Novonappa - Luxury French Calf Leather (HIDES)

**WARNING: This leather is a very unique article and not recommended for beginning leather workers. It is an article used by the luxury brands and will show all its natural characteristics like fat wrinkles, blemishes, discoloration, scratches, etc. Luxury brands understand the yield is lower on this article in exchange for its really special touch. Darker colors may hide the natural characteristics a little bit. The Gold color is the most challenging. Because of this, we do not offer returns or refunds on this article. Please contact us before ordering if you have any questions.**

• Article: Novonappa
• Tannery:  Tanneries Haas 🇫🇷 
• Full Grain: Yes
• Tannage: Vegetable Re-Tanned
• Cut: Whole Hide
• Grain (Top): Smooth
• Flesh (Bottom): Smooth Nap
• Firmness: Medium 7/10
• Dye: Completely Through 
• Finish: Full Aniline 
• Thickness: 5.5oz (2.2mm) +/- 0.2mm
• Splitting: Yes, down to 0.6mm  *Please note split leather cannot be returned & if hide is wider than 27" we will need to cut it into 2 pieces to fit the splitter (We cut closer to the belly side)
• Restocked: Yes, every 3-4 months
• Yield: Moderate 75%+, With a natural product like leather, there can be areas with neck and back wrinkles, veins, scars, bites, loose grain, but in general this article can expect an overall high cutting area. Whole hides and sides do include bellies where there can be some loose grain. This leather being full aniline (meaning the leather is very natural with no extra finishing on the surface to hide any flaws) darker colors will better hide any areas of concern. A key skill of using full aniline leather is the ability to work less desirable areas of the hide into the less visible areas of your projects. Overall this leather has a moderately high cutting yield
• Discounts: Yes, you can mix and match any of the Haas articles & colors in full hides. Volume discounts automatically applied. Note Paypal does not load the discounts, please pay with credit card instead
• Luxury Brands: Yes, used by one of the top luxury brands on Handbags, Watch Straps and other Small Leather Goods

Please note the images are a representative of the actual product, however computer and device screens vary as do dye lots. The leather you receive may look different than it appears on your screen. We suggest that you request sample(s) before ordering when color is critical. Product descriptions are to the best of our knowledge, if you notice any errors please contact info@rmleathersupply.com

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Novonappa is probably the most sought after leather in the Haas portfolio. This article was made famous by one of the top luxury brands. The Novonappa we get is is their top grade in production. We at times can get lower grades if you need at a better price, but this listing is for the highest grade.

Novonappa is Vegetable re-tanned to give it a nice feel and beautiful color. It has a nice balance of supple and firm and is great for many different leather projects. The calf has a magic to healing scratches and creates one of the most beautiful patinas over time. The flesh side is finished nicely for showing it off naturally or adding a liner to it. 

While Novonappa is extremely beautiful in its patina, it is important to know that this leather is very naked and does not hide any of the defects associated with a natural leather. Some of the defects you will see on the hide are neck wrinkles, sometimes bites, scars and they can be located anywhere on the hide. Due to this, we recommend the leather being used for small leather goods so you can cut around them. Even the absolute highest grade that luxury brands receive they often will only use a small percentage of the hide. If you are looking for a similar type of leather with some of these defects being covered, the Baranil by Degermann is a semi aniline version and tends to hide these defects better. Again, Novonappa is such a special article but it is important to be aware of its full aniline nature. Here is a link to more info on full aniline leathers and our policy.

DIMENSION & PRICING

• Full Hide (Wholehide):  approx 28-30 square feet: (approx 64x64") $22.69 sqft
• 1/2 Hide (Side):  approx 14-15 square feet:  (approx 32x64") $23.99 sqft
• We will charge you a placeholder price then measure exact square footage and send you a refund based on actual price
• Full Hides range from 20-30 square feet and 1/2 Hides range from 10-15 square feet. You could get a hide in those ranges and we will refund you according to the actual size

• For smaller panels click HERE

WHOLESALE

• We are the Official US/Canada distributor for Tanneries Haas - Contact us for discounted volume pricing

USES

• Bags, Clutches, Purses 
• Wallet Exteriors and Interiors
• Small Leather Goods 
• Shoes
• Watch Straps

WHAT TO EXPECT?  (READ BEFORE PURCHASE)

• Will my hide/panel be perfect? READ BEFORE PURCHASING
• Shipping and Return Info HERE