Badalassi Carlo - Loch Ness - "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (PANELS)

Badalassi Carlo (Italy)

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"This is a beautiful leather with tons of character. The smell is also amazing. Badalassi Carlo has become one of my favorite tanneries because of their consistent quality." - Randy J.

Price
$ 69.99

Color: Natural (Bone)

Leather Size: 1/4 Hide (2.5-3.5 sqft)

  • Thickness: 1.8mm (4.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
  • Firmness: Medium
  • Expected Yield: 90%+
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

Loch Ness 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 

As the legend goes, made from the scales of the mystical serpentine monster, the Loch Ness article is as unique as it is elusive. This vacchetta leather is combined with a special shrunken process to create an ultra unique and rugged grain, mimicking something truly legendary.

This veg tan leather is their top grade, it is full grain and has a nice supple feel with a small amount of firmness. Loch Ness is a vacchetta leather that is infused with a special blend of Italian fat wax giving it the famous hand and feel attributed with the vacchetta name. This leather has a beautiful smooth 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.  

MADE IN ITALY 🇮🇹

DIMENSIONS

  • 1/4 Hide: average 2.5-3.5 square feet
    • 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 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 1.8mm (4.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
    Splitting i Free Splitting
    Yield i 90%+

    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.
    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