Tan Distressed Cowhide – Chrome-Tanned Automotive and Furniture Upholstery Leather, Waxed Protective Finish, Top Grain, 1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz), ~50 Sq Ft Whole Hide

• This Distressed Cowhide is designed for high-end upholstery projects that need character, softness, and durability in one package. Sourced from Brazil and chrome-tanned using an upholstery-grade process, the leather is finished with a waxed coating that provides the classic distressed look without any wax transfer or rub-off.
• Each hide is top grain — clean, consistent, and free of hump holes — giving you a large, uninterrupted cutting area suitable for furniture, automotive interiors, and premium handmade leather goods. The soft, buttery temper makes it easy to stretch, shape, and work with, while still maintaining the structure required for upholstery applications.
• The waxed surface creates a lived-in, vintage aesthetic that will age beautifully over time as it develops more depth and natural character with use.

Environmental Responsibility: The most environmentally friendly leathers, produced in LWG Gold Rated Tanneries and Finishing Facilities, meeting the Leather Working Group’s rigorous standards for responsible resource use, waste management, and chemical safety, ensuring a sustainable product.

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Made in: Brazil

Tanning: Chrome-tanned (upholstery tannage)

Finish: Waxed distressed finish with protective topcoat (no wax rub-off)

Grain: Top grain

Cleanliness: Clean hides with no hump holes

Thickness: 1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz)

Average Size: ~50 Sq Ft (whole hide)

Temper: Soft, supple, buttery hand

Character: Uniform waxed look throughout; naturally develops patina with use

Furniture upholstery and reupholstery

Automotive interiors

Large leather panels requiring clean, consistent hides

Bags, totes, and accessories with a vintage or distressed look

Handmade leather goods

Home décor items (pillows, cushions, wall panels)

Craft applications where a soft temper is preferred