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I have a customer who wants some armor, but he wants it based on white leather, and I'm having a hell of a time sourcing some. I don't care at all about the finish (smooth, suede, whatever) and I don't even care what animal it comes from, I just need some 6 ounce white leather with minimal stretch (so something like deerskin is probably out).

I tried my local place, D&L Leather in Utica, and I called SB's Trading Post, no luck either place - in fact they were more discouraging. Seems like white leather gets used in golf shoes, purses and Native ceremonial dress and not much else.

Any ideas?

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You might try Triple C Leather Morgantown, Ky. They have white in chrome tan I have about 2 or 3 sq foot piece.

triplecleather.com

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I have bought white crome tan from Hide House but it's not near 6 oz more like a 3-4.

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I just saw about two or three sides of white chrome tan with a nice top finish. It wasn't nothing too bad. I believe they were on clearance for $39.99 a side. They also had a soft pink for anyone looking. I was looking for some turqouise or gold for a friend wanting a filigreed journal cover.

It is the Tandy Leather Factory in Austin Texas 512-302-4440. Ask for Audrey or Dennis when you call.

I hope this helps!

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I think I have the majority of a side of white chap leather. I used it to make motercycle bags and a pair of chaps. It's probably 6-7oz with very minimal stretch. If your interested I will dig it out and make sure how much is left.

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Try 5/6 oz orthopedic elk from Goliger Leather. 1-800-423-2329. A little pricey at $5.50+ per sq ft but meets your specifications.

Bob

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Thanks for the responses guys. I finally found some sides of 6oz chrome tanned white at Zack White Leather for $80 apiece.

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I have a customer who wants some armor, but he wants it based on white leather, and I'm having a hell of a time sourcing some. I don't care at all about the finish (smooth, suede, whatever) and I don't even care what animal it comes from, I just need some 6 ounce white leather with minimal stretch (so something like deerskin is probably out).

I tried my local place, D&L Leather in Utica, and I called SB's Trading Post, no luck either place - in fact they were more discouraging. Seems like white leather gets used in golf shoes, purses and Native ceremonial dress and not much else.

Any ideas?

Try Siegels: they have white alum tanned . Not sure, but I think it's stiff, so it would be better for armor.

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I have a customer who wants some armor, but he wants it based on white leather, and I'm having a hell of a time sourcing some. I don't care at all about the finish (smooth, suede, whatever) and I don't even care what animal it comes from, I just need some 6 ounce white leather with minimal stretch (so something like deerskin is probably out).

I tried my local place, D&L Leather in Utica, and I called SB's Trading Post, no luck either place - in fact they were more discouraging. Seems like white leather gets used in golf shoes, purses and Native ceremonial dress and not much else.

Any ideas?

I have no idea if this is what u need but it is white...http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Hides-Hide-Upholstery-Fabric-40-Vanilla-PFC11-/110576023698?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bed83892#ht_1529wt_827

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So back on 18 September I bought a side of the above mentioned white leather from Zack White Leather.

I have not yet received any leather. PayPal says they got their money.

I have emailed them twice now with no response, and I can't call them except after hours, and you can't leave them a message. Anyone know an email other than sales@zackwhite.com I can try?

I think if I don't get some kind of response by tomorrow, I'll have to start a chargeback. :(

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