Description
Craft with confidence using our 1.5–1.8mm Valente Black Full Veg Sides – Premium Italian Full Grain Leather. Made in Italy from premium full grain vegetable tanned leather, these high-quality sides combine outstanding strength, flexibility and natural character, making them an excellent choice for professional leatherworkers, saddlers and hobby makers alike.
Finished in a rich classic black, Valente leather offers a smooth, premium surface that develops even more character with age while maintaining the durability expected from traditional vegetable tanning. With a thickness of 1.5–1.8mm, it is well suited to projects requiring a balance of firmness and flexibility, allowing it to cut, tool, stitch and finish beautifully.
Whether you’re creating premium belts, handbags, wallets, satchels, notebook covers, equestrian gear or custom leathercraft, this Italian leather provides consistent quality and a professional finish. Each side displays the natural grain and unique markings that make genuine full grain leather so highly sought after.
Specifications
- 🟤 Colour: Classic Black
- 📏 Thickness: 1.5–1.8mm
- 📐 Size: Approx. 1.6–2.0m² per side
- 🐄 Leather Type: Premium Italian Full Grain Leather
- 🌿 Tannage: Vegetable Tanned
- ✂️ Ideal For: Belts, bags, wallets, satchels, notebook covers, leather goods and premium leathercraft
- ⭐ Premium Quality: Italian full grain leather with excellent durability and natural character
Uses & Applications
Valente Black Full Veg Leather is ideal for a wide variety of leathercraft and saddlery projects. The firm yet workable temper makes it suitable for hand stitching, machine sewing, edge finishing, embossing and many traditional leatherworking techniques.
Perfect for:
- Premium belts
- Handbags
- Wallets
- Satchels
- Notebook covers
- Knife sheaths
- Small leather goods
- Equestrian equipment
- Custom leathercraft
- Artisan handmade products
Why Choose Valente Italian Leather?
Italian vegetable tanned leather is recognised worldwide for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Valente leather offers:
- Premium full grain Italian leather
- Traditional vegetable tanning process
- Excellent strength and durability
- Beautiful natural grain
- Ages gracefully with use
- Ideal balance of firmness and flexibility
- Suitable for professional and hobby leatherworkers
At Mac-Lace Leather, we carefully source quality leathers that offer excellent value and dependable performance, giving you confidence with every project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this genuine full grain leather?
Yes. Valente is premium Italian full grain leather, retaining the natural grain for maximum strength and character.
Can this leather be tooled or stamped?
Yes. As a vegetable tanned leather, it is suitable for many tooling, stamping and finishing techniques.
What projects is 1.5–1.8mm leather best suited for?
It is ideal for belts, bags, wallets, satchels, notebook covers and many other premium leathercraft projects requiring medium-weight leather.
Will every side look exactly the same?
No. Being genuine full grain leather, each side will feature unique natural grain, markings and character that make every piece individual.
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