Alran - Goa DT - Large Grain Chevre - Goat Leather (SAMPLES)

Alran (France)

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Specifications
SPLITTING

Leather splitting is a custom service available down to your preferred thickness

Please note split leather can't be returned

There is a tolerance to leather splitting. While we have invested a lot of time and training into hitting a tighter tolerance range than advertised, sometimes the  leather articles and differing densities require the full tolerance range. 

Leather tolerance is denoted by +/- which means the leather can be both above and below that number by the denoted amount.

  • Example 1.2mm +/- 0.1mm.
  • This means that the leather could come anywhere ranging from 1.1-1.3mm across the hide. Most the time this amount is indiscernible to the naked eye, but should be noted if measuring with precise equipment

How we gauge the leather is with a thickness gauge that can reach both the edges and middle of the hide. We apply a moderate amount of pressure (Not too hard and not too soft)

Again our tolerances are tighter than the tanneries. We are usually well inside the range, especially on panels, but occasionally need the full range. Tolerance ranges are as follows: 

Splitting Panels: +/- (0.1mm).

Splitting Full Hides & Half Hides:  +/- 0.15mm

No Splitting (From Tannery Splitter):  +/- 0.2mm

  • The width of our splitter is 27-28 inches. If you have a hide that is larger we will trim the hide to fit and return you both pieces. We cut off the belly section leaving you the nicest area of the hide in tact.
  • Due to it requiring often multiple passes we do not send the split flesh part.
WHOLESALE

All sales on samples are final. No returns or exchanges. 

Discount: Mix and match ANY Alran articles to get the volume discount above!

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

 Founded in 1903 in the South of Tarn and set in the beautiful surroundings of the "Montagne Noire" (the black mountains), the tannery Alran S.A.S. has developed a vast expertise in the tanning of goat skins. They are well renown in the community and have many articles used for handbags, small leather goods and watch straps  

Chevre "Goa DT" goat leather is a special deep large grained leather that still has a nice softness to it. The leather is tanned in a full veg-tanned crust and then retanned and dyed with some mineral tannage to add softness and strength. This process is the key to achieving its distinct grain, soft yet structured feel and even consistent color. Goat DT in comparison to Sully is a slightly thicker hide and has a distinct large and deep grain which is very unique. This lends itself as a great article for handbags, clutches, totes and more. It has that Togo feel. 

When you combine the unique grain, great temper, durability and beautiful consistent colors across the entire hide, you will see why it is a staple amongst the top brands.

USES

Medium to Larger leather goods, Handbags, Totes, Clutches and more

*Please note some hides have a more narrow clean center area than others. Please confirm with us before splitting if you have any size limitations and we can ensure you will receive the right hide.

DIMENSIONS & PRICING

  • Medium: ~4 square feet
  • Large: ~4.5 square feet
  • X-Large: ~5 square feet
  • 2X-Large: ~5.5 square feet
  • 3X-Large: ~6 square feet
  • 4X-Large: ~6.5 square feet
  • 5X-Large: ~7 square feet
    • Please note we can not control the range of sizes we receive. Most of the time the sizes are in the Large-2XL range. The larger sizes are more rare

    ETHICALLY SOURCED LEATHER

    All of our hides are ethically sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry. Leather that might otherwise be overlooked is transformed into something lasting through your creativity.

    Fast Shipping

    Most orders ship the next business day so you can keep your projects moving.

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    Our team is here to answer questions and help you find exactly what you need.

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    Enjoy 30 days of hassle-free returns for peace of mind with each order.

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    General Info
    Tannery i Alran
    Cut i Whole Hide
    Material Characteristics
    Full Grain i Yes
    Grain (Top) i Aniline
    Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth Nap
    Burnishable i Yes, with Tokonole, but edge paint is recommended
    Processing & Finish
    Tannage i Vegetable Tanned
    Dye i Completely Through
    Finish i Aniline
    Physical Properties
    Firmness i Medium
    Thickness i 1.4mm (3.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
    Splitting i Free Splitting
    Yield i 80%+

    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. Sides do include bellies where there can be some loose grain. This leather being semi aniline (meaning the leather is very mostly natural with some slight finishing) the leather will have most areas of concern covered improving yield. Darker colors will also 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 article has a high cutting yield.
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