#2 Vegetable Tan Import Cowhide Leather Strip 8/9 oz Size: 50" Length and 1/2" to 4" Width

ELW Belt Blanks Strips/Straps 8/9 oz. (3.2-3.6mm) Thickness. Full Grain Import Natural Cowhide Vegetable Tanned Leather for Tooling & Engraving

DIMENSION: Belt Blanks 8-9 oz (3.2mm-3.6mm) Thickness Weight. We have pre-cut belt sizes from 1/2" to 4" wide and 50" Length.

VEG-TANNED LEATHER: European Leather Works Vegetable-tanned leather has a Medium-Firm Temper and Smooth Texture. We use the first layer of the hide, also known as tree cream (cake) skin leather, with No Holes, and No Questionable Marks.

GREAT GIFT FOR CRAFT LOVERS: This craft leather strip makes a perfect gift for those DIYers among your friend and family. Built to last a lifetime, these leather straps will make a thoughtful, long lasting gift for everyone who loves leathercrafting projects.

MEDIUM-FIRM TEMPER LEATHER that has a good stiffness and flexibility for leather belts and straps applications.

DURABLE & PLIABLE LEATHER that is easy to craft for belts or straps. Made with the highest quality of leather, these leather strapes are perfect thickness for crafting belts, straps, strips, creating small cases for your iPods, Airpods, iPhones


Vegetable Tanned Leather

Vegetable tanned leather refers to the tannage or method of tanning the cowhide into leather. It’s called “vegetable” because of the natural tannins used in the tanning process like tree bark. Vegetable tanning or veg tan as it’s sometimes called is one of the oldest methods of tanning known to man. It has literally been around for centuries. But less than 10% of the world's leather is tanned this way today.

What makes vegetable tanning so unique is it can be used to make thicker leather and results in more body and character - perfect for bag making. Vegetable-tanned leather also tends to age better and develops a rich patina over time. And it has that awesome classic leather smell.

ELW's vegetable tanned hides are selected for quality to avoid dirt, holes, bumps, and major scratches.

The tooling leather is thicker, more robust, and less prone to cracking and damage. The cowhide leather material is durable and lasts longer in comparison to the fabric. The leather has properties of repelling moisture, which also resists sun and heat damage, making it multi-functional.

No Unpleasant Smell

Genuine cowhide full-grain leather Belt with no unpleasant odor to provide you relief from leather conditioning. Our full-grain leather hide is thick and of first-class, which does not rip or tear easily.

Leather Application - Handbags

Your handbags should have a vintage look and feel about them. Leather bags are well-known for their classic charm and long-lasting sturdiness.

Leather Application - wallet

A leather wallet is a great handcrafted project that you can also give your family and friends.

Leather Application - Knife Sheath

A leather that blends fashion and function will keep your furniture looking stylish. Cowhide leather is ideal for this use since it has a few flaws that provide character to the material.

Leather Application - Belts

Have the perfect accessory to your daily outfit with a custom leather belt. Leather belts naturally add a polished look to any ensemble.

European Leather Works

European Leather Work (ELW) is a family-owned and operated business focused on bringing high-quality imported and domestic leather goods.

Our leather is ethically sourced from tanneries around the world that use an environment-focused tanning process, treat the animals in an ethical way, and our hides are always selected from top-quality pieces.

Our number goal is always to provide high-quality 100% Natural Leather products that are ethically sourced at a great value from Southern California!