Suede Leather 4-5 oz (1.6-2mm) A/B Grade Chap Split Leather Cowhide

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Description

4-5 oz (1.6-2mm) | Premium Suede Cowhide Leather

Silky-Soft American Suede with Perfect Balance of Luxury & Durability | Made in USA

Transform your projects with the most luxurious suede available, sourced from American cowhides

Why Beginners, Small Businesses, and Leathers Craftsmen Trust Our Suede Leather

Our premium suede leather is perfect for your next leather craft project:

Silky-Soft Texture That Lasts — Dense fiber structure developed through our exclusive tanning process creates a luxurious feel that is silky smooth.
Consistent 4-5 oz (1.6-2mm) Thickness — Uniform thickness throughout ensures professional results without frustrating thin spots or thickness variations
Wide Color Options — Available in multiple vibrant colors, consistently dyed colors to match any vision and project requirement.
Perfect Soft to Medium Temper — Balances structure and flexibility, making it easy to cut cleanly, take stitching beautifully, and form to your desired shapes
Responsibly Sourced American Hides — Ethically sourced American genuine cowhide using time-honored tanning and dyeing techniques

What You Can Create

Our suede leather elevates any project requiring a premium look and feel:

Automotive Excellence

Transform interiors with leather that looks luxurious while withstanding daily use. Perfect for:

Custom seats and headrests
Door panels and armrests
Dashboards and consoles
Top Interior
Headliners and trim work

Stunning Wearables

Create garments that feel as good as they look:

Jackets that develop beautiful character
Vests with timeless appeal
Chaps that look great and work as hard as you do
Gloves with perfect flexibility
Real leather accessories that last for years

Home & Furniture

Add warmth and luxury to any space:

Accent pillows and throws
Furniture panels and inlays
Chairs with beautiful leather for a premium look
Wall coverings with acoustic benefits
Custom decorative elements

Leather Goods & Accessories

Craft items people cherish:

Bags with a smooth and professional finish
Cases that protect valuables, while looking amazing
Distinctive wallets and portfolios
Unique journals and book & bible covers

European Leather Works Difference

While other suppliers offer mass-produced materials with inconsistent quality, each piece of our suede is:

Hand-Selected — Only top 10% of domestic hides meet our standards
Traditionally Processed — Small-batch tanning preserves natural characteristics
Personally Inspected — Every hide checked for uniform thickness and perfect texture
Ready to Use — Pre-cut partial hides or full side hides so you can start creating immediately
Backed by Expertise — Our family brings generations of leather knowledge and experience

About European Leather Works

European Leather Works combines traditional European leather crafting techniques with premium American materials. As a family-owned business in Southern California, we personally oversee every aspect of production, ensuring each piece meets our exacting standards.

Our commitment to responsible sourcing means we partner only with American tanneries that share our values for environmental stewardship and ethical practices.

When you purchase from European Leather Works, you're not just buying leather—you're investing in materials crafted with pride, expertise, and respect for tradition.

Technical Specifications

Material: 100% Genuine Full Grain Cowhide Suede
Weight/Thickness: 4-5 oz (1.6-2mm)
Temper: Soft to Medium
Finish: Buffed Suede with Silky Nap
Origin: USA
Tanning Method: Chrome Tanned

Note: Natural variations in leather are part of its authentic character. Each hide is unique with its own natural markings and slight color variations that add to its beauty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does this suede handle stitching and edge finishing?
A: Our 4-5 oz suede accepts both hand and machine stitching beautifully, with excellent tear resistance. For edges, burnishing isn't recommended for suede, but you can use edge paint or binding techniques for a professional finish.

Q: Will the color transfer or rub off?
A: No. Our dye penetrates completely through the leather. After the initial minor color transfer that may occur with any new leather product, the color remains stable with normal use.

Q: Is this suede suitable for wet forming or molding?
A: While traditional wet forming isn't ideal for suede, our leather responds well to gentle shaping and can be manipulated with steam for certain applications. The soft to medium temper allows it to hold its shape well.

Q: How should I care for items made with this suede?
A: For best results, protect with our European Leather Care suede protector and clean with a suede brush. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and moisture. Specific care guides included with your purchase.

Q: Do you offer custom cutting or larger quantities?
A: Yes! Contact us for custom dimensions or bulk pricing. We're happy to prepare the exact material you need for your project.

Shipping & Return

Shipping

Shipping to US is free with stand 3-7 business days economy shipping. If you want the order to arrive faster then we offer Next Day, 2 Day, and 3 Day shipping options for extra fee. We also ship to around the world with shipping rates calculated at check out. Note that international shipments will have extra custom, duty taxes, and VAT taxes based on your location countries rules that will be paid by the customer.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Returns Policy

You may return new, unopened and unused items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).Contact our support help@elwshop.com to request a return.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.