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Horween Chromexcel Leather, Side, Second Quality

Horween Chromexcel Leather, Side, Second Quality

Name: Horween Chromexcel Leather, Side, Second Quality
Brand: Horween
SKU: LHW-2-CX-SD
Price: 149.02 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU:

LHW-2-CX-SD

Weight:

11.600 LBS

$149.02

Weight/Thickness: Required

Color: Required

Quantity:

Horween Chromexcel® Leather Side - 2nd Quality

Chromexcel® is the original pull-up leather, made by Horween in Chicago using a chrome tannage followed by a bark retan from a proprietary recipe. Each side is hot stuffed with a blend of natural oils and greases, then given a full aniline, hand-rubbed finish that leaves the natural grain visible. The result is a rich, supple leather with a pronounced pull-up: the color lightens where the leather is bent or stretched, and light scuffs can be rubbed back out by hand. With wear, Chromexcel® deepens into a warm, lived-in patina while staying soft and durable for years.

These sides are graded as seconds by Horween, offering the same character and performance at a better value for makers willing to cut around a few imperfections.

Colors: Black, Brown, Burgundy, Dark Olive, Natural, Navy, Whiskey

Cut: Side

Chromexcel® Leather Specs:

Grain Type: Full Grain
Grain (Top): Smooth and waxy with pull-up
Grain Flesh (Back Side): Unfinished, smooth
Finish: 100% Aniline
Dye: Hand stained
Temper (Stiffness): Semi-soft - (Soft and pliable. Little to no firmness)
Type of Leather: Bovine (cow)
Tannage: Chrome Tanned
Grade: 2nd Quality (graded by Horween)
- These sides didn't meet Horween's first-quality standard due to natural or cosmetic imperfections, such as:
  - Brands
  - Healed scars and tick bites
  - Small holes
  - Loose grain in some areas, most often near the belly
  - Drawn or wrinkled grain
  - Wax bloom: excess wax on the surface that buffs out easily with a cloth
  - Crease or fold marks
  - Color or finish inconsistency
  - Irregular shape or cut, including tannery swatch cuts
- Don't let the "2nd Quality" mislead you: this is still very good Chromexcel, with the same feel, pull-up, and character as first quality. The trade-off is that you'll need to be more selective about where you cut and plan your layout around a few areas to avoid. For makers who can work that way, the cost-to-yield value is excellent.
- Avoid using loose areas for high-stress parts like straps.
- For first-quality Horween leather, see our Horween Panels & Straps

Size: Avg 15-21 sq ft.

Weights:

2-3 oz (Thickness: 0.8-1.2mm --- 1/32"-3/64")
3-4 oz (Thickness: 1.2-1.6mm --- 3/64"-1/16")
4-5 oz (Thickness: 1.6-2.0mm --- 1/16"-5/64")
6-7 oz (Thickness: 2.4-2.8mm --- 3/32"-7/64")

The Tannery: Horween Leather Company - Chicago, IL, USA (est. 1905)

Horween Leather Company was founded in Chicago in 1905 by Isadore Horween and is still family-run today, now in its fifth generation.
For more than 120 years, the tannery's goal has been to make the world's best leather. That means never mistaking fastest or cheapest for best, using formulas that don't cut corners, and choosing components strictly for their quality.
Horween leathers are still made by hand, the same way they were generations ago. The tannery's traditional tannages and techniques are carefully refined for modern use.
Known for an unmatched blend of quality, consistency, and innovation, Horween supplies leather to heritage footwear, apparel, and leather goods brands around the world.
These leathers are commonly used for boots and shoes, watch straps, wallets, small leather goods, bags, bag straps, and clothing.