Alum Tanned Cow Hide

Alum tanning is a method of tanning using aluminum salts and minerals which are naturally and artificially produced and applied to the leather. This makes the leather white and stiff; this leather also has a naked finish, so it is very sensitive to water.

Leather Information

Leather Type: Cowhide
Color: White
Square Foot: 15-17 SqFt / 18-20 SqFt / 21-23 SqFt / 24-26 SqFt / 27-29
Square Dimensions: Will Vary
Thickness: 3-4 OZ (1.2 - 1.6 MM)
Temper: Stiff
Texture: No top finish smooth and suede back
Tannage: Alum
Finish: Naked
Blemishes: Overall, these hides are in quality shape; however, they may contain one or more of the following: bug bites, scars, brand marks, scratches, and other blemishes.
Low Grade: Hides labeled Low Grade will contain holes near or around the center of the hide.

-----------------

Please Note

Price is per hide.
This a bulk listing. You will receive a hide similar to the pictures.
The back, or suede side, may vary from hide to hide.
These leather pieces and sides are advertised and sold for their top side. The backs may have tannery marks, score marks, writing, and other blemishes.

Rawhide Leather

Get in touch