Using all of the Animal Based on how many imperfections are visible and how much repair work will be necessary, the use of the hide is determined Hides are put through a grading process to determine which hides will be used for which purpose

It is actually shaved to the desired thickness in a machine… like this One Hide Becomes THREE The hides are split into two or three layers to make them thinner and more workable for the most common uses of leather like upholstery or clothing It is actually shaved to the desired thickness in a machine… like this

3 times the $$$$

Hides are TOO THICK to use Hides start here… …and end up here

Higher Grades of Leather Aniline Grade A Pigmented Nubuck Grade B Clothing Grade C

Lower Grades of Leather Clothing Accessories Grade D Belts Shoes Grade E