Half backrest vegetable tanned NIAGARA - Radermecker - BLACK -3.8mm / from 1.80 to 1.89 m²

VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER - FIRM LEATHER

This black backrest leather is made of NIAGARA leather from the Radermecker tannery. Niagara saddle leather is a 100% natural full grain unpressed, uncorrected, grain and smooth dyed flesh leather. This premium leather is thoroughly nourished in a tallow bath which is a historic know-how of the Radermecker tannery.
It is ideal for making saddlery, large belts, riding accessories and also leather goods.

Animal: Cattle
Tanning: Vegetable
Range: Horseback riding - Niagara
Black color
Finish: Aniline and tallow
Grain: Smooth
Flexibility: Firm
Origin: Belgium - Tannerie Radermecker

This leather is a “tannery choice”, meaning that the skins have been carefully selected and therefore have very few defects. As a reminder, leather without defects does not exist. Vegetable tanned leather is a quality leather that does not hide the animal's traces of life and develops a patina over time. With this type of leather, you must carefully arrange the templates for your creations before cutting.

Approximate areas:
Surface area from 1.60 to 1.79m²: Minimum length 180cm - Minimum width 60cm
Surface area from 1.80 to 2.09m²: Minimum length 200cm - Minimum width 60cm

The backset is a leather made up of the collar and the croupon, which allows for long lengths of straps. (see diagram)

Characteristics of Niagara saddle leather:
Niagara leather is nourished by immersion in a vat of tallow (a mixture of paraffin and beef fat), is called "tallow leather". This tallow bath gives the leather better water resistance, gives it nourishment over a long period and makes it easier to cut and work the leather. Tallow leather is recommended for outdoor use.
Tallow allows for maintenance-free leather since the grease is constantly applied to the surface of the leather, giving it the necessary nourishment and an excellent patina. Thanks to this nourishment, Niagara saddle leather has advanced resistance in outdoor use, it will reject any external disturbance (water / saline environment / animal perspiration). This saddle leather is therefore suitable for intensive use and for equestrian activities. The aniline finish allows the dyed leather to keep its natural appearance.
Pushing work on Niagara leather is not recommended, because with its food in a grease bath, the leather will return to its natural thickness, and the pushed patterns will fade over time.

Niagara saddle leather care tips:
Thanks to the tallow bath food, the fat is impregnated throughout the thickness of the Niagara saddle leather, so there is no need for food over time. Food can be applied to the flower to ensure its oily appearance or accelerate the patina of the leather. This care of the flower ensures a longer lifespan. Our Niagara saddle leather will resist humidity. Just let them dry at room temperature for it to regain its appearance. Due to its food in a tallow bath (fat), on temperature shocks, a whitish film of rising paraffin can form. Just rub it to make it disappear.

For more information, see the datasheet .

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