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The standards Tannery · NYC
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Origin
Made in USA
Domestic production
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Fulfillment
Ships from New York
Packed & shipped by our team in 1–2 days
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Certified
LWG Gold Rated
Audited environmental & ethical standards
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Designers & makers
Fashion, upholstery, interiors & custom builds
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Leather Swatches
$4.99

Same stock. Same hides. Cut to order from our New York warehouse — so what you feel is exactly what you'd get with your leather selection.

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Use the picker to choose as many articles as you like. Filter by collection, color, or weight.
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Add to cart — $5 per swatch
Your selected leathers are attached automatically. No order notes needed.
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Receive your swatches
Ships from New York in 1–2 days. Cut from current stock — accurate color, texture, and hand.
Price
$5 per swatch
Cut
Raw or 2" die cut
Ships
1–2 days, New York
Stock
Live — same as site
Before you order
Swatches are final sale and intended for color and texture review only — not resale or production use.
Color accuracy has a 3-month window. Leather is a natural material and our inventory turns regularly. A swatch from a new lot may differ slightly from one received months earlier — same article, different dye batch.
Lot variation is normal. Each production run of leather is dyed and finished independently. Minor differences in shade, hand, and texture between lots are a natural characteristic of genuine leather — not a defect. We recommend ordering your full quantity from a single lot whenever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our leather, ordering, shipping, swatches, returns, and more.

Consider three factors: intended use, desired aesthetic, and working properties. For handbags and structured goods, look for firmer leathers like full-grain cowhide or veg-tan. For garments and items requiring drape, lambskin or soft cowhide works best. For small leather goods like wallets, choose tight-grain leather with good edge finishing. Upholstery requires durability and resistance to wear. If you're unsure, order swatches or contact us with your project details.

Yes. We offer two swatch options so you can evaluate a leather's color, texture, weight, and finish before purchasing a full hide.

Individual Leather Swatches — $5 per swatch Choose the specific colors and leather articles you want to evaluate directly from our swatch page. Each swatch is cut from our current stock, giving you an accurate representation of the leather you would receive.

Upholstery Leather Swatch Ring Our complete ring includes samples of our whole-hide, upholstery-grade leathers. Each swatch has a QR code that links directly to the corresponding product, making it easy to review and reorder. It is ideal for interior designers, upholstery shops, automotive shops, and businesses that work with leather regularly.

Both options help you make confident decisions before purchasing full hides.

Leather is a natural material, and hides carry markings from the animal's life — scars, insect bites, wrinkles, brands, and grain variations. These characteristics are not defects; they're inherent to genuine leather. Full-grain and natural leathers show more of these markings because they preserve the hide's original surface. Corrected-grain and heavily finished leathers minimize visible imperfections. We disclose any significant markings or quality issues upfront so you can make informed decisions.

Yield varies depending on the type of leather, the size of the hide, and the presence of natural markings. On average, expect 70-85% usable material from a full hide. The neck, belly, and edges may have looser grain or be too thin for certain applications. Plan your patterns to work around natural imperfections and maximize usable area.

Because leather is a natural material and each hide is unique, we encourage you to order swatches before purchasing full hides.

Returns accepted within 2 weeks if the item is uncut and undamaged. You'll receive a full refund minus original outbound shipping costs (typically $5 for pieces, $10 per skin). Customer pays return shipping. Full hides may have a restocking fee. Leather scrap orders are final sale.

Return with the packing slip or include your order number so we can process your refund.

Return to: TanneryNYC, 131 West 35th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Contact us with questions before returning.

No. That's the point. Unlike traditional tanneries, we don't require wholesale minimums. You can purchase a single hide or scale up to larger production runs. Whether you're experimenting with a new design or fulfilling a full production order, we can support you.

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