Leather for aircraft interiors
Upholstery hides for aircraft seats and side panels. Classic and Premium are the standard choices; Distressed gives a refit more character. In stock and shipped from New York, with free US shipping.
How much you need
Estimates by aircraft
- Two front seatsabout 1–2 hides
- Four-seat single, seats onlyabout 2 hides
- Four-seat single, seats and side panels3 or more hides
- Six-seat single or twin3–4 hides
- Business jet cabinask your upholsterer
These are rough estimates only. Seat style, side panels and headliners all change the number. Get an official quote from the aircraft upholsterer doing the job before you order. Need a flammability certificate? Contact us before you order.
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Four upholstery lines
Standard aircraft leather
Classic Cowhide
Corrected grain with a fine, even pebble and a full aniline finish. A standard choice for seats and our most affordable upholstery hide.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · corrected, fine pebble grain · full aniline · ~45 sq ft$219.99 per hideShop Classic →
Standard aircraft leather
Premium Upholstery Cowhide
Full grain with a natural pebble and a full aniline finish. The thickest of the four, and the other standard choice for seats and panels.
1.3–1.5 mm (~4 oz) · full grain, natural pebble · full aniline · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Premium →
Distressed Cowhide
Our best-selling upholstery hide. A waxed pull-up finish with a broken-in look, for a refurb with more character.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~45 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Distressed →
Antique Distressed Cowhide
A waxed distressed hide, a little thicker and larger than our Distressed.
1.2–1.4 mm (~3–4 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Antique Distressed →
Classic Cowhide
Corrected grain with a fine, even pebble and a full aniline finish. A standard choice for seats and our most affordable upholstery hide.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · corrected, fine pebble grain · full aniline · ~45 sq ft$219.99 per hideShop Classic →
Standard aircraft leather
Premium Upholstery Cowhide
Full grain with a natural pebble and a full aniline finish. The thickest of the four, and the other standard choice for seats and panels.
1.3–1.5 mm (~4 oz) · full grain, natural pebble · full aniline · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Premium →
Distressed Cowhide
Our best-selling upholstery hide. A waxed pull-up finish with a broken-in look, for a refurb with more character.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~45 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Distressed →
Antique Distressed Cowhide
A waxed distressed hide, a little thicker and larger than our Distressed.
1.2–1.4 mm (~3–4 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Antique Distressed →
All four are chrome-tanned upholstery hides of about 45–50 sq ft. Not sure which to choose? The swatch ring has every one.
Hides for aircraft interiors
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What you are buying
- FormatWhole hide, uncut, in a natural irregular shape. About 45 sq ft (Classic, Distressed) or 50 sq ft (Premium, Antique Distressed).
- Thickness1.0–1.2 mm (Classic, Distressed), 1.2–1.4 mm (Antique Distressed), 1.3–1.5 mm (Premium)
- TannageChrome tanned
- FinishFull aniline (Classic, Premium) or waxed protective (Distressed, Antique Distressed)
- Cutting allowancePlan 10-15% waste. A hide is not a rectangle.
- Dye lotsOrder every hide for one piece in the same order
- ShippingIn stock and shipped from New York, rolled and boxed. Free shipping within the US.
Running an aircraft interior shop?Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and NYC sourcing appointments if you want to pull hides in person.
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Before you order
Is your leather certified for aircraft?
We don't hold flammability certificates (such as the FAA burn test) for our leathers. If your project needs one, contact us with the requirement and we'll inquire. Your installer is responsible for meeting the rules for your aircraft.
How many hides does an aircraft interior take?
Roughly 2 hides for the seats of a four-seat single, and 3 or more if you add side panels. These are rough estimates only; every aircraft is different. Get an official quote from the aircraft upholsterer doing the job before you order.
Which leather should I use?
Classic or Premium are the standard choices. Classic is a corrected grain with a fine, even pebble at 1.0–1.2 mm. Premium is full grain with a natural pebble and thicker at 1.3–1.5 mm. Distressed and Antique Distressed work too if you want a broken-in look.
Will the color match between hides?
Leather is dyed in lots and natural hides vary. Order every hide for one piece at the same time so they come off the same lot, and ask your upholsterer to lay them out before cutting.
Can I see and feel it first?
Order the swatch ring. Every upholstery-grade whole hide article is on it, with a QR code on each tag so you can reorder the exact one from your phone.
Do you work with aircraft interior shops?
Yes. Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and NYC sourcing appointments if you want to pull hides in person.
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