Waxy Kansas Smooth Latigo-Style Leather Hides & 12x12 Panels

This premium unembossed top-grain cowhide leather features an exceptionally smooth surface masterfully tanned in a classic, heritage latigo style. Meticulously full aniline drum-dyed completely through the crust and top-finished with vibrant aniline dyes, this article is plated flat to deliver a perfectly uniform layout. Engineered for maximum artisanal utility, this high-end leather is 100% heat embossable and burnishable. It is uniquely formulated to absorb water and dry perfectly flat without staining, blistering, or losing its character—making it the ultimate canvas for detailed custom stamp work.

Please note: Because of our traditional full aniline drum-dyeing methods and organic oil treatments, colors will naturally vary from skin to skin, making every single half hide and 12"x12" pre-cut craft panel completely unique.

Our 12"x12" pre-cut craft panels are cleanly cut to size and absolutely perfect for custom modern wallets, sleek cardholders, robust notebook covers, heavy-duty hat patches, and artisanal leather straps. For larger production runs, our whole half hides offer exceptional cutting yields with zero minimum order rules.

PRODUCT DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS:
• Leather Texture: Sleek, Flat-Plated Smooth Surface (No Machine Embossing)
• Tanning Process: Specialized Heavy Latigo-Style Treatment
• Advanced Performance: 100% Heat Embossable, Burnishable, and Water-Absorbent (Dries Flat)
• Species: Cowhide (Bovine) Top Grain
• Hide Shape: Half Hide (Side Leather)
• Available Formats: 12"x12" Pre-Cut Retail Panels & Full Half Hides
• Hide Size: 20-25 SQFT
• Hide Thickness (Weight): Robust 1.6/1.8 mm (4.0-4.5 oz)
• Crust Dyed Through: Crust Drum Dyed Through
• Top Finish: Premium Flat Aniline Finish
• Temper: Medium to Firm Sturdy Hand
• Tannage: Premium Chrome / Semi-Vegetable Tanned Blend
• Application: Handbag, small leather goods, fine footwear, and robust belting
• Shipping Weight: 10 LBS (for full hide)