Badalassi Carlo - Arnia - "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (SAMPLES)

Badalassi Carlo (Italy)

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$ 2.00
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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

We are the Official North America distributor for Badalassi Carlo. You can mix and match any of the Badalassi Articles (Pueblo, Minerva, Minerva Box, Waxy, Nemesis and Roughout) to get the discount below on Full hides.We can offer the following discounts on Full Hides (Double Shoulders) 

Buy 2 Full Hides (Mix ANY Badalassi Article): 5% Off

Buy 5 Full Hides (Mix ANY Badalassi Article): 7% Off

Buy 10 Full Hides (Mix ANY Badalassi Article): 10% Off

Buy 20 Full Hides (Mix ANY Badalassi Article): 15% Off

Buy 25 Full Hides (Single Article and Color): Contact us for Tannery Direct

This listing is for SAMPLES that are 2x3"

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

    Arnia Vegetable Tanned Leather comes from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. They are well known for their traditional methods of vegetable tanning with tree barks that go back 100's of years. Badalassi Carlo is a member of the exclusive Pelle Vegetale Consortium certifying they tan leather using the strict traditional vegetal methods. We offer serialized certification tags you can attach to your finished products HERE 

    Arnia is a milled pebbled grain with a super matte... almost nubuck grain. This vacchetta leather is infused with a special blend of animal fats and waxes giving it a softer hand than traditional veg tan. 

    This veg tan leather is their top grade, it is full grain and has a nice supple feel with a small amount of firmness. This leather has a beautiful pebbled grain with a beautiful depth to the leather color. The veg tan will have an amazing patina as it ages. The leather is dyed completely through and has a nice soft flesh side. This leather has a great feel in the hand and it is easy to cut and skive.  

    THICKNESS

    • 5oz (2 mm) +/- 0.2mm

            WHAT TO EXPECT?  

              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.

              Customer Service

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

              Satisfaction Guarantee

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

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              General Info
              Tannery i Badalassi Carlo
              Cut i Shoulder and Double Shoulder
              Material Characteristics
              Full Grain i Yes
              Grain (Top) i Aniline
              Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth Nap
              Burnishable i Yes
              Processing & Finish
              Tannage i Vegetable Tanned
              Dye i Completely Through
              Finish i Aniline
              Physical Properties
              Firmness i Medium
              Thickness i 2.0mm (5.0 oz) +/- 0.2mm
              Splitting i Free Splitting
              Yield i 85%+

              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. Double Shoulders also increase the cutting yield due to having no bellies where most the defects and loose grain are located. If you require large cuts for bigger products like totes, duffles, etc., we recommend whenever possible ordering a full hide. 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.
              Availability & Promotions
              Restocked i Yes, every 3-4 months
              Discounts i Yes, you can mix and match any of the Badalassi Carlo articles & colors in full hides. Volume discounts automatically applied. Note Paypal does not load the discounts, please pay with credit card instead