German Vegetable-Tanned Suede (Bull Hide)

We offer high-quality suede made of bull rawhide for a wide range of creative projects – from bookbinding to shoemaking!

Our suede is produced using traditional vegetable tanning. This means the material contains no chemical additives and is completely safe. Despite its softness, this suede retains exceptional strength and durability for decades!

The leather is available in various colours and sizes. If your desired shade or size is temporarily out of stock, we will contact you and agree on the new delivery timeframe.

Sizes

The standard cut sizes are based on the DIN-A paper format standard (e.g., A3, A4, or A5). However, if you need a custom size, we will be happy to prepare a cut to your specifications.

Dimensions

Our product is available in the following sizes:

R0: 84 x 119cm

R1: 60 x 84cm

R2: 42 x 60cm

R3: 30 x 42cm

R4: 21 x 30cm

R5: 15 x 21cm

R6: 10,5 x 15cm

Production

After thorough preparation of the raw material, including delicate removal of the hair covering, we proceed to the key stage – vegetable tanning. This traditional method, unlike accelerated chrome tanning, uses natural extracts (for example, oak bark), which allows the leather to retain its natural, “breathable” properties and gain exceptional durability.

Each stage of production is accompanied by strict quality control. Only leather that has passed it is put up for sale.

At the final stage, the material surface is sanded, creating a perfectly smooth and porous structure. This provides two key advantages:

Deep penetration of the soaking: Our special lubricant based on natural components firmly binds with the fibers, ensuring reliable and long-lasting water-repellent protection.
Natural comfort: Thanks to the preserved porous texture, our suede has high air permeability. This means that products made from it are comfortable to wear in any weather, effectively wicking away moisture.

Properties

Soft suede is a material possessing characteristics of one of the most valuable materials in the world. Among them:

Porosity and “breathable” properties: despite the density, products made of suede have good ventilation thanks to porosity.
Durability and wear resistance: Over the years, vegetable-tanned suede only becomes stronger due to the compaction of the structure under load, natural polishing of the leather from wear, as well as care products.
Effect of noble aging (patination): Over time, soft suede changes color, acquires a noble sheen, and a unique pattern of wear.
Heat resistance: Does not melt at high temperatures, which is important for some types of work.
Repellent properties: After impregnation with wax or grease, the leather becomes water-resistant. This is its key feature – it does not get wet but repels water, while continuing to “breathe.”

Areas of Application:

Footwear and accessories: many value suede footwear for its durability, comfort, as well as its ability to “breathe” and “adapt” to the foot.
Sports equipment, gear: horse harnesses, gloves, holsters – if you want something to last for ages, then only from suede!
Furniture, interior: upholstering furniture with suede is an excellent solution if strength is important, and at the same time you want constant renewal: over time, suede acquires an increasingly noble appearance.
Book bindings: For expensive editions, albums, diaries. Vegetable-tanned leather is durable, does not damage paper, and ages beautifully.
Cases, covers for musical instruments: Musical instruments cannot tolerate moisture and are quite fragile, therefore we consider a case made of soft suede to be the ideal solution for a musical instrument case.