Looking For New Leather

[Christianlikeswhiskey]

Hello All!

I have reached out to many USA tanneries within the last few weeks to find a new source of leather. I am currently using Oil Tanned sides not tanned in the states and wanting to order from an American tannery. After reaching out to Wickett & Craig, Horween, Herman Oaks, and S.B. Foot regarding my needs I have really just received their product details. I would like to hear from fellow leather workers what their views are on these tanneries and which would be my best bet. I hate making decisions without a few recommendations. I currently make men's bag and wanting to put out a new line using the new leather. Attached is a photo of a bag I have made (dont mind the unfinished edges!). I would like the leather to be similar to what is shown.

Cheers!

[thefanninator]

Did you get samples from the tanneries you contacted? Horween and Wicket & Craig will send out free swatches. Not sure about the others.

[RRobinette]

Certainly is frustrating - returning to the leather industry after doing something else for 30 years. Almost all of my sources are gone but 2, and I think one of them is on the way out. But I will recommend Hide and Leather House in Napa, CA. They are WONDERFUL to work with, will send samples, and have a wide variety of hides, upholstery, garment, latigo, etc. A nice oil tan side you could probably get from them. http://www.hidehouse.com

They also have a wholesale login and have stuff on sale a lot.