Natural Veg Tan Side · Economy
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Our take on the Natural Veg Tan Side · Economy
A full side of natural vegetable-tanned leather, about 20 sq ft (1.85 m²) at 2 mm thick, from an LWG-certified tannery in Brazil. Medium-soft temper makes it easy to cut and fold, so it suits wallets, bags, bookbinding and footwear. Natural veg tan darkens with sun and use, so each piece ages into its own patina. It is sold as an economy grade, so expect some scars, stretch marks and uneven color across the side.
- Large 20 sq ft side gives plenty of yield for batch work
- 2 mm thickness works for wallets, straps and small bags without splitting
- Medium-soft temper folds and skives easily
- Vegetable-tanned, so it takes tooling, dye and edge burnishing well
- LWG-certified tannery gives some confidence in the supply chain
Natural Veg Tan Side · Economy prices at every store
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Natural Veg Tan Side · Economy price history
Lowest price we've seen: $129.99 on Nov 2 at Tandy Leather. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.
What reviewers say
Veg tan buyers generally rate economy sides as good value for practice and batch cutting, accepting cosmetic flaws in exchange for the low per-square-foot cost.
- Good yield for the price
- Takes dye, tooling and burnishing well
- Ages into a nice patina
- More scars and marks than premium grades
- Color can vary noticeably across the side
- Some pieces arrive drier than expected
Specifications
- Thickness
- 2 mm
- Firmness
Questions and answers
- Is an economy side good enough for selling finished goods?
- Yes for rustic and workwear styles where scars read as character. For clean, uniform pieces, cut around the flaws or buy a higher grade.
- What can I make from 20 sq ft at 2 mm?
- Roughly 15 to 25 wallets, several small bags, or a pair of simple shoes, depending on pattern size and how much you cut around defects.
- How does 2 mm compare to 3 mm or 1 mm leather?
- 2 mm is a middle weight: fine for wallets, straps and small bags. Go thinner for linings and watch straps, thicker for belts and heavy straps.
- Does natural veg tan need finishing?
- Yes. Burnish or paint the edges, and condition the surface. It will darken in sunlight and pick up a patina with handling.
- When is the best time to buy a full side?
- Prices on full sides move with hide supply, so compare across stores and buy when a side lands below its recent range. Larger sides cost less per square foot than small cuts.
