Badalassi Carlo - Habana - Rustic Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)

Badalassi Carlo (Italy)

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Price
$ 114.99

Color: Bordeaux

Leather Size: 1/2 Hide (6-8+ square feet)

  • Thickness: 1.8mm (4.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
  • Firmness: Medium
  • Expected Yield: 85%+
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.

          OVERVIEW

          Habana 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 

          Habana brings the cigar vibes from a unique matte finish and contrasting dyed grain. Its aged look will create that well worn look to your projects. Habana is a 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 rustic dyed finish with a varying small and smooth grain. This leather article has a beautiful vintage 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. It has a great feel in the hand and is also easy to cut and skive.  

          MADE IN ITALY 🇮🇹

          DIMENSIONS

          • Full Hide:  average 12-16+ square feet  (approx 48 x 48 inches)
          • 1/2 Hide:  average 6-8+ square feet  (approx 24 x 48 inches)
            • Please note every hide is unique and dimensions are just an approximation. We recommend purchasing a larger hides whenever possible to give you flexibility. Contact us if you have any questions. 

          WHOLESALE / VOLUME DISCOUNTS

          We are the Official North America distributor for Badalassi Carlo. We have a few options to save you money on larger orders

          1.  Mix and match any Badalassi Articles & Colors in Full Hides to get a volume discount (See grid above). Discount is applied automatically to your cart.
          2. Tannery Direct Pricing is availably for orders over 500 sqft per color. Lead-time is 2-4 months depending on shipping method. Contact us for more details. 

            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 Double Shoulder and Shoulder
            Material Characteristics
            Full Grain i Yes
            Grain (Top) i Aniline
            Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth
            Burnishable i Yes
            Processing & Finish
            Tannage i Vegetable Tanned
            Dye i Completely Through
            Finish i Aniline
            Physical Properties
            Firmness i Medium
            Thickness i 1.8mm (4.5 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