Tanneries Haas - Zermatt - Luxury Calf Leather (SAMPLES)

Tanneries Haas (France)

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"Loved the Novonappa so I thought I'd give the Zermatt a try. Worth it. Top quality, blemish free with a super soft feel. It's really easy to work with. I had it split for lining which turned out great as well. Haas Tanneries does amazing work." - Patrick F.

Price
$ 3.00

Choose Size/Color: Natural

  • Thickness: 1.6mm (4 oz) +/- 0.2mm
  • Firmness: Soft
  • Expected Yield: 80%+
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.

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

OVERVIEW

Zermatt Leather comes from Tanneries Haas in France. Tanneries Haas has been specializing in the highest quality calf skins since 1842. Many of their articles are staples for the the top French luxury brands. They are masters of their craft and produce to the highest of requirements. 

Zermatt is a very special leather developed for the luxury brands a lining for watch straps and handbags. The leather is tanned and finished so that it doesn't cause any irritation on the skin. This calfskin is their top grade and is a very popular leather for lining bags, wallets and watch straps. This leather is supple and has a nice natural feel and is easy to work with. This is one of our favorite leather articles for premium linings. 

MADE IN FRANCE 🇫🇷

DIMENSIONS

  • Sample:  ~2 x 3 inches

WHOLESALE / VOLUME DISCOUNTS

We are the Official North America distributor for Tanneries Haas. We have a few options to save you money on larger orders

  1. Mix and match any Haas 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 3-5 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 Haas
    Cut i Whole Hide and Side
    Material Characteristics
    Full Grain i Yes
    Grain (Top) i Aniline
    Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth Nap
    Burnishable i No, Edge Paint Recommended
    Processing & Finish
    Tannage i Chrome Tanned
    Dye i Completely Through
    Finish i Aniline
    Physical Properties
    Firmness i Soft
    Thickness i 1.6mm (4 oz) +/- 0.2mm
    Splitting i Free Splitting
    Yield i 80%+

    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. Sides do include bellies where there can be some loose grain. This leather being semi aniline (meaning the leather is very mostly natural with some slight finishing) the leather will have most areas of concern covered improving yield. Darker colors will also 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 article has a high cutting yield.
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