full-grain stretched leather strap with aniline finish for stirrups and grith straps

Our stretched leather straps combine strength and aesthetics, and are highly resistant to elongation!

Characteristics of stretched Boyoma leather straps:

Stretched Boyoma saddle leather is the leather for horse saddle stirrups and grith straps. Stretched Boyoma saddle leather is full-grain unpressed, uncorrected, smooth-grained leather. It is a double-tanned  leather: vegetable retanned in mineralwhich is reworked wet and positioned on frames. Under tension, it minimizes its elasticity and elongation, and increases its absorption of direct stress without altering its tensile strength. This leather benefits from an aniline finish which preserves the natural appearance of the leather. The aniline finish consists of applying a thin, transparent layer without altering the texture of the leather. Dyed Stretched Boyoma is available in Black and Chocolate aniline finishes. It is heart-fed in a tallow bath (a mixture of paraffin and beef fat), more commonly known as "tallow leather". This fat-bath feeding makes cutting and working easier, as well as giving it a greater resistance to water. Tallow provides maintenance-free leather, as the grease is constantly rising to the surface of the leather, giving it the nourishment it needs and an excellent patina. Thanks to this nourishment, Boyoma saddle leather is highly resistant to outdoor use, rejecting any external disturbance (water / salty environment). This makes Boyoma saddle leather ideal for intensive wear and tear, as for the equestrian sector. We guarantee an elongation of the leather over 1000 stretching cycles at 75 Kg of less than 5%. In addition, a 25mm wide, 4.5mm thick strap has a breaking strength of over 360 Kg, the average being 450 Kg.

Origin and traceability of Stretched Boyoma leather straps:

Stretched Boyoma leather straps are sourced from selected beef and bull farms in France, Germany, Spain and Italy. To ensure the quality of the leather used in its production, Radermecker Tannery has set up al eather traceability process . The hides are marked 3 times with 3 identifiers at each stage: on receipt of the hides, enabling traceability of the origin of the hides; during the tanning process; during the finishing process.

Uses of stretched Boyoma leather straps:

Stretched Boyoma leather straps are used to make stirrups and grith straps for horse saddles.

Dimensions and hide area of stretched Boyoma leather straps :

Stretched Boyoma leather is one-third of a butt. The butt is one of the thickest and firmest areas of hide. The sides, shoulder and all extremities have been removed. The butt is considered the noblest part of the leather. This area has no primer and can therefore be cut in any direction. This area is used in particular for parts that require greater strength. Stretched Boyoma leather straps are available in 4 sizes:

• Width 2.5cm x Length 130cm
  
• Width 2.8cm x Length 130cm
• Width 2.5cm x Length 150cm
  
• Width 2.8cm x Length 150cm

In the "Guaranteed dimensions" tab above, you'll find an explanatory diagram of "Third of butt strap" and the corresponding guaranteed dimensions.

Care instructions of stretched Boyoma leather straps :

Taking care of saddle leather Boyoma, this leather is suitable for anyone who doesn't take the time to maintain their leather. It can live without maintenance, but you could also feed the leather with a dust film. Thanks to suet bath feeding, the fat is impregnated throughout the entire thickness of the stretched Boyoma saddle leather, so there's no need to feed over time. Food can be added to the grain to maintain its greasy appearance or accelerate the leather's patina. This care of the grain ensures a longer life. Our Boyoma saddle leather will resist humidity. Simply leave to dry at room temperature to regain its appearance. Because it is fed in a tallow bath (grease), a whitish film of paraffin can form on temperature shocks. Simply rub it off.