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Soft leathers for the leather craft industry and the manufacture of leather goods

The advantage of soft leather for all your leather goods

For the realization of your leather goods in soft leather, Radermecker Tannery offers you its full grain saddle leather aniline finish Angel and Hukou vegetable-tanned saddle leather

What is Angel soft leather for leather goods?

The full hide Angel est un cuir sellier pleine fleur non pressée, non corrigée, grain apparent. Ce cuir bénéficie d'une finition aniline noire, chocolat, havane, acajou et caramel, qui conserve l’aspect naturel du cuir. Il a une teinte traversante et il est sublimé grâce à chair teintée velours. Il s'agit d'un cuir mineral tanning. It is distinguished by a strong softness giving it a silky touch throughout its life. It will perfectly absorb any food throughout its life. Angel soft leather comes from of targeted farms from beef or bulls originating in France, Germany, Spain or Italy.

What is Hukou soft leather for leather goods?

Hukou leather is a full-grain leather, unpressed, uncorrected, with visible grain. This leather benefits from a vegetable tanned and a black and chocolate aniline finish that preserves the natural look of the leather. Hukou leather has a through-tone and velvet-tinted flesh. It has a soft feel and beautiful grain. Hukou soft leather comes from from selected livestock or bulls originating in France, Germany, Spain or Italy.

What's the difference between Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather?

The main difference between Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather lies in the tanning process. Angel soft leather is mineral tanned, which gives it exceptional durability. Hukou soft leather is vegetable-tanned, giving it a lesser degree of durability than Angel leather.

Use of Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather for leather goods

Angel and Hukou saddlery leathers can be used to produce soft leather goods such as bags, aprons, purses, etc.

Dimensions and hide area of Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather for leather goods

Angel soft leather is available in full hide in 2 thicknesses 1.3-1.5mm and 1.8-2mm and in 2 sizes :
- from 5.00 to 5.50m² (with guaranteed minimum dimensions L=190cm & W =170cm)
- from 5.51 to 6.00m² (with guaranteed minimum dimensions L =210cm & W =190cm)

Hukou soft leather is available in full hide in 2-3mm thickness in 2 sizes:
- from 3.00 to 3.50m² (with minimum guaranteed dimensions L=150cm & W =150cm)
- from 3.51 to 4.00m² (with minimum guaranteed dimensions L =170cm & W =170cm)

full hide diagram :
Angel soft leather is also available in half hide in 2 thicknesses 1.3-1.5mm and 1.8-2mm and in 2 sizes :
- from 2.50 to 2.75m² (with guaranteed minimum dimensions L=190cm & W =75cm)
- from 2.76 to 3.00m² (with guaranteed minimum dimensions L =210cm & W =95cm)

Angel soft leather is also available in semi-hide in 2 thicknesses 1.5-2mm and 2-3mm and in 2 sizes:
- from 1.50 to 1.75m² (with guaranteed minimum dimensions L=150cm & W =75cm)
- from 1.76 to 2.00m² (with minimum guaranteed dimensions L =170cm & W =85cm)

Half hide diagram :


Angel soft leather is also available in quarter hide in 2 thicknesses 1.3-1.5mm and 1.8-2mm with guaranteed minimum dimensions L=80cm & W =90cm.


Quarter of hide diagram



Care instructions for Angel soft leather and Hukou soft leather for leather goods

For theleather care of  soft Angel and Hukou: Feeding the grain will nourish the areas between the pores of the hide and the pores themselves. It's the same process as feeding your hands when the hide is dry. Our Angel and Hukou saddle leathers are moisture-resistant, so just let them dry at room temperature and they'll look as good as new.
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