La Bretagna - Libero - "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)

La Bretagna (Italy)

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Price
$ 109.99
  • 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.

View full Libero collection (Hides, Panels and Samples) click HERE

Libero is a new Rocky Mountain exclusive! Libero is full grain, vegetable tanned leather from the La Bretagna 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. La Bretagna is a member of the exclusive Pelle Vegetale Consortium that ensure leather is tanned using the traditional vegetal methods 

What makes Libero special is its nice subtle pullup and matte finish. It also has gone through vachetta tanning process that infuse oils and waxes into the article. Vachetta process helps to make the leather slightly softer than traditional stiff veg tan, giving it a nice balance of firm and supple.

The leather is dyed through and finished to create a beautiful matte finish in very vibrant bright colors. This veg tan article comes in the top grades (1 & 2) 

The veg tan will have an amazing patina as it ages. This leather has a great feel in the hand and it is easy to cut and skive.  We are confident this will be one of your favorite leathers and will give your projects a unique and premium look

Full Libero collection (Hides, Panels and Samples) click HERE

DIMENSIONS & PRICING

  • Full Hide:  ~14-17 square feet  (~48 x 48 inches):   
  • 1/2 Hide:  ~7-8 square feet  (~24 x 48 inches): 

THICKNESS

  • 5oz (2mm +/- 0.2mm)

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.

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General Info
Tannery i La Bretagna
Cut i Shoulder and Double Shoulder
Material Characteristics
Full Grain i Yes
Grain (Top) i Aniline and Pullup
Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth Nap
Burnishable i Yes
Processing & Finish
Tannage i Vegetable Tanned
Dye i Completely Through
Finish i Aniline and Pullup
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.
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