Europe
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This listing is for 50% Off! European Luxury Plonge Calfskin Hides. Plonge Calf is a luxury calfskin with a soft natural touch that emulates lambskin but has thickness and body of calf. This leather is used by the luxury brands for all things from handbags, clutches, duffles, backpacks and other small leather goods.
Its ultra soft aniline finish is so nice you won't want to put it down. Pair that with all the vibrant colors and at a fraction of the retail price, this leather is something special!
We will not be offering splitting on these hides.
Our European Plongé Calfskin is a premium, full-grain leather renowned for its exceptionally soft hand, rich color, and refined natural beauty. Immersion dyed and expertly finished in Europe, Plongé Calfskin offers a luxurious, buttery feel while retaining the durability and resilience that calfskin is known for—making it an outstanding choice for premium handbags, wallets, and bespoke leather goods.
What sets Plongé Calfskin apart is its aniline immersion dyeing process, allowing color to fully penetrate the hide while preserving the leather's natural grain and character. The result is a supple leather with remarkable depth, vibrant color, and a rich patina that becomes even more beautiful with age.
We source the same exceptional Plongé Calfskin trusted by some of Europe's most prestigious luxury houses, giving makers access to the same caliber of leather used to create some of the world's finest leather goods.
| Leather | Feel | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Plongé calf | Extremely soft | Relaxed |
| Box calf | Smooth, firm | Structured |
| Togo calf | Medium and pebbled | Semi-structured |
| Swift calf | Soft and smooth | Relaxed |
| Plongé Lambskin | Ultra-soft | Very relaxed |
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.
Most orders ship the next business day so you can keep your projects moving.
Our team is here to answer questions and help you find exactly what you need.
Enjoy 30 days of hassle-free returns for peace of mind with each order.
| General Info | |
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Tannery
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European |
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Cut
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Side |
| Material Characteristics | |
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Full Grain
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Yes |
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Grain (Top)
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Semi Aniline |
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Flesh (Bottom)
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Smooth Nap |
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Burnishable
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No, Edge Paint Recommended |
| Processing & Finish | |
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Tannage
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Chrome Tanned |
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Dye
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Most Colors Dyed completely through / some brighter colors require lighter crust |
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Finish
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Semi Aniline |
| Physical Properties | |
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Firmness
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Soft |
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Thickness
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1.2mm (3.0 oz) +/- 0.2mm |
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Splitting
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Splitting Not Available |
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Yield
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75%+ 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. Whole hides and sides do include bellies where there can be some loose grain. 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. Overall this leather has a moderately high cutting yield. |
| Availability & Promotions | |
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