Conceria Walpier - Grid - Veg Tanned Leather (SAMPLES)

Conceria Walpier (Italy)

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"The texture of this stuff lends itself to some nice accenting potential. I was hoping for a slightly firmer hand, but really this is just another terrific leather from Walpier. Found the edges a bit trickier to burnish than Buttero, but sanding/toko/more sanding/columbux wax got me close." - Julian R.

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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

This listing is for SAMPLES that are 2x3" 

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

    Grid Vegetable Tanned Leather comes from the Conceria Walpier in Tuscany, Italy. They are well known for their traditional methods of vegetable tanning with tree barks that go back 100's of years. Walpier is a member of the exclusive Pelle Vegetale Consortium that ensure leather is tanned using the traditional vegetal methods 

    This veg tan leather is their top grade, it is full grain and offers a unique hand feel. Grid boasts a gorgeous cross-hatch grain with fascinating texture that you'll want to run your fingers over and over again. The leather is dyed completely through is easy to burnish and has a nice soft flesh side.

    THICKNESS:

    • 5.0oz (2.0mm)

    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.

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

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    General Info
    Tannery i Conceria Walpier
    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 Firm
    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.
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