Badalassi Carlo - Nappa Lux - "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (SAMPLES)

Badalassi Carlo (Italy)

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Price
$ 2.00
  • Thickness: 2.0mm (5.0 oz) +/- 0.2mm
  • Firmness: Medium
  • Expected Yield: 85%+ Hide / 95%+ Panel
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.

This listing is for SAMPLES that are 2x3"

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

Nappa Lux 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 

Nappa Lux is a softer vacchetta leather with a thinner weight at 1.2mm which gives the leather that softer nappa feel. It has a subtle sheen to it for a nice luxury look.

This veg tan leather is their top grade, it is full grain and has a nice supple feel with a small amount of firmness. Nappa Lux 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.  

THICKNESS

  • 3oz (~1.2mm) +/- 0.2mm

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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%+ Hide / 95%+ Panel

          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