Specifications
- Hide Type: Pig
- Finish: Resin film
- Size: Avg. 12-16 Sq. Ft.
- Thickness: 0.4-0.6 mm | 1-2 oz
- Tannage: Chrome
- Texture: Lightly embossed cross grain
- Temper: Soft
- Colors: 9 colors available
- Common Uses: Bookbinding, Lining, Small Leather Goods and Accessories
About Bookbinding Pigskin Leather
Bookbinding Pigskin is a lightweight, durable leather that's ideal for bookbinding, Bible covers, and small leather goods. With a thickness of 0.4-0.6 mm (1-2 oz) and averaging 12-16 sq. ft. per hide, it stretches over book boards without adding too much mass. Soft and flexible yet highly durable for its weight, Bookbinding Pigskin is the proven choice for bookbinding, antiquarian books, and book restorations.
Chrome-tanned with a durable resin film finish, Bookbinding Pigskin Leather resists moisture, sunlight, handling, and the wear that can occur from being stretched over rigid surfaces like book boards. The lightly embossed cross grain delivers a classic, traditional aesthetic that bookbinders know and love. Available in 9 colors.
Please Note
Leather is a natural product. We strive to keep hide sizes consistent and keep new lots within color tolerance, but some hides may have slight variations in size or color, or have natural imperfections such as scars or small holes.
Hide sizes and dye lots may vary.