Alto Vintage Dusty Snuffed Wax Leather Hides & 12x12 Panels

This premium cowhide leather features a gorgeous wax pull-up vintage appearance, masterfully enhanced with a specialized dryer snuffed wax application to create a beautiful, dusty matte aesthetic. Meticulously drum-dyed with rich aniline colors, this unique hot-stuffing technique drives the waxes deep into the tanning drums to guarantee an authentic, worn-in look. The highly reactive surface is easily scratched to add immediate antique character, yet it remains completely self-repairable—allowing minor marks to easily heal by simply rubbing your finger along the scratch.

Please note: Because of our traditional drum-dyeing methods, natural hot-stuffed wax applications, and unique snuffed matte processing, colors will naturally vary from skin to skin, making every single half hide and 12"x12" pre-cut panel completely unique.

Our 12"x12" pre-cut craft panels are cleanly cut to size and absolutely perfect for custom vintage wallets, robust watch straps, classic bifold billfolds, rugged notebook covers, and distinct hat patches. For larger production runs, our full hides offer premium cutting yields with zero minimum order rules.

PRODUCT DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS:

• Leather Texture: Vintage Matte Appearance with Dusty Snuffed Finish

• Finishing Process: Hot-Stuffed Wax Drum Application (Self-Healing Surface)

• Species: Cowhide (Bovine) Top Grain

• Hide Shape: Side Leather (Half Hide)

• Available Formats: 12"x12" Pre-Cut Retail Panels & Full Half Hides

• Hide Size: 20-25 SQFT

• Hide Thickness (Weight): 1.1/1.3mm (2.5-3.0 oz)

• Application: Handbag, small leather goods, footwear, belting, garments, chaps, and upholstery

• Shipping Weight: 7 LBS (for full hide)