• Soft : Extremely soft and pliable. It does not tend to hold it's shape. Often used for garments or
  upholstery.
• Semi-Soft : Still very soft and pliable, but may tend to have a slight structure to it. Typically used in sneakers and handbags.
• Semi-Stiff : Stiff, but still soft, but not rigid. Tends to hold it's shape. Typically used in boots and motorcycle bags.
• Stiff : Has a hard and stiff feel and not easily bent or folded. Typically used for heavy duty belts, straps, or knife sheaths.
• Rigid : Rock solid and will not bend or flex at all. Typically over 10 OZ in thickness and used for body armor and horse tack.

Our vegetable-tanned leather is full-grain, so we don't alter the surface (unless you specifically ask us to). This preserves the hide's natural strength and the fibers within.

Full-grain leather of high quality often displays natural variations and markings like fat wrinkles, scratches, scars, and insect bites. While these cosmetic imperfections are used to grade the leather, the tanning process and resulting quality of the hide itself remain consistent across all grades.

Branding is common on economy and number 3 grade hides. Some people even prefer hides with brands for unique projects. We currently offer TR and TRBF grades online, but other grades may be available upon request.