Shaving and splitting provide the leather with a uniform thickness.

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Leather hides consist of different layers that can be made for different products.
 

 

Cowhide is so thick, it usually needs to split into two usable parts. An unsplit cattle hide has a thickness of about 45mm, which is practically impossible to stitch. To achieve the desired thickness, leather is first to split and then shaved.

 

The entire surface of the leather acquires a uniform thickness. The outer surface of the hide (The Grain) is mechanically separated horizontally from the split. Access shavings are sold and recycled into bonded leather. The top layer of the hide is named Full Grain Leather.. it is considered the best and most durable type of leather.

 

Full-grain leather is crafted from the outer layer of the hide which contains densely packed fibres for a finer grain.
Full-grain leather will develop a beautiful patina when used for a long time.