dougandh Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I recently purchased a nice piece of pig skin and was wondering what people use it for other than linings. I have more than I will need for linings so looking for alternative uses. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwestislander Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I have used pigskin for wallet pockets and exterior of credit card holders. The pigskin I have gotten are thin and works well in multi-layer applications. I have used it backed with 1.5-2 oz veg tanned calf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrny4wrd Report post Posted October 19, 2015 Curious, the pig skin I have seems as it would be too delicate to last long as card pockets alone. Would it be recomended for handstitching with a thicker thread on cc pockets or do you use a machine with it? Just seems like it wouldnt last long. With bigger holes. Am I wrong?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeyPoint Report post Posted October 19, 2015 If you're talking the micro-thin pigskin, then I personally use it for lining only. Thicker pigskin, like 1-1.5 oz or so I use to make possibles bags, pouches, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrny4wrd Report post Posted October 19, 2015 My bad. I must have assumed them to all be this thin. Oops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeyPoint Report post Posted October 19, 2015 No worries. You can get all kinds of different product from pig skin. My possibles bags are made from very oily 1.5 Oz pigskin that's tough as nails and nearly waterproof. Full thickness pigskin isn't a huge market these days (outside of chicharones ), so normally I see it in the thinner lining leather thickness in full or top grain, and the suede that results from the split. I think glove makers use a lot of the full thickness stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
