Specifications
- Hide Type: Pig
- Finish: Resin Film
- Size: Avg. 12-16 Sq. Ft.
- Thickness: 0.4-0.6mm | 1-1.5oz
- Tannage: Chrome
- Texture: Embossed
- Common Uses: Bookbinding, Lining, Small Leather Goods and Accessories
About Bookbinding Pigskin Leather
Bookbinding Pigskin is a thin, strong leather with a mild grain and a resin film finish that makes it perfect for bookbinding projects and artisan Bible covers. The light weight gives it the ability to be stretched over book boards without adding too much mass. Pigskin is already highly durable for its light weight, which is why it's been used for bookbinding for centuries. This Bookbinding Pigskin takes durability to the next level because it's been treated with a mild resin film that makes it resistant to moisture, sunlight, and the wear that can occur from being stretched over rigid surfaces.
Our Bookbinding Pigskin has a mild embossed cross grain that runs throughout the skin, which gives the leather a classic, traditional look that is instantly recognizable. It is durable, soft, and flexible, making it perfect for the rigors of traditional bookbinding. With an ultra-light weight that averages .4 to .6 mm, and available in 9 gorgeous colors that would complement any library, Bookbinding Pigskin is the perfect addition to any bookbinder's or bible maker's workbench.
- Hides Vary In Size
- Dye Lots Can Vary