Walpier Conceria, Buttero, Italian Vachetta Leather, Panel, Green #11

<p><strong><strong>Conceria </strong>Walpier, Buttero, Italian Vachetta Leather Panels</strong></p> <p class="p1">Walpier Buttero is a premium Vachetta leather from one of the 21 Italian Vegetable Consortium Tanneries. The 'Buttero' leather has a smooth grain and is well known for its array of rich and beautiful colors.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Color:</strong> Green</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Cut:</strong> Panel</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Buttero Leather Specs:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Grain Type:</strong> Full Grain</li> <li><strong>Grain (Top):</strong> Smooth</li> <li><strong>Grain Flesh (Back Side):</strong> Buffed and smooth</li> <li><strong>Temper (Stiffness):</strong> Medium - (Slightly firm and less rigid. Moderately pliable.)</li> <li><strong>Finish</strong>: 100% Aniline</li> <li><strong>Dye:</strong> Struct Through - (Color is dyed fully through the leather from top to bottom)</li> <li><strong>Type of Leather:</strong> Bovine (cow)</li> <li><strong>Grade:</strong> #1 and #2 - Best quality at the Tannery, meaning the least amount of imperfections on the leather!</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Weights Available</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>2.5-3oz (Thickness: 1.0-1.2mm --- 3/64")</li> <li>3.5-4oz (Thickness: 1.4-1.6mm --- 1/16")</li> <li>4.5-5oz (Thickness: 1.8-2.0mm --- 5/64")</li> <li>6.5-7oz (Thickness: 2.6-2.8mm --- 7/64")</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><span><strong>Sizes Available</strong>:</span><span><br></span></p> <ul> <li>0.5 Square Foot: 6.5 inch x 11 inch (16.5cm x 28cm)</li> <li>1.0 Square Foot: 13 inch x 11 inch (33.0cm x 28cm)</li> <li>1.5 Square Foot: 19.5 inch x 11 inch (49.5cm x 28cm)</li> <li>2.0 Square Foot: 26 inch x 11 inch (66.0cm x 28cm)</li> </ul> <p class="p1">------------------------------------------------------</p> <p><strong>The Tannery</strong>: Walpier Conceria, Tuscany, Italy (est. 1974)</p> <ul> <li><strong>Walpier Buttero leather</strong> is a purely of vegetable tanned leather with a smooth grain structure. Veg leather uses animal fats (tallow) and other natural vegetable oils. Vachetta leathers tend to be softer than other veg tan leathers such as bridle and harness.</li> <li>Walpier is very similar to our Valdibrana leather - both Tanneries being part of the Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium in Italy.</li> <li>These cow leathers are known for their smooth grain texture and beautiful array of rich colors. The medium temper and 'hand' of these leathers allow for making beautiful products.</li> <li>100% Aniline finish: The use of <span>transparent aniline dyes allows the unique full grain texture of the hide to be visible.</span></li> <li>These leathers are commonly used for higher end leather goods such as totes, wallets, bags, purses, briefcases, key fobs, and other small leather accessories.</li> <li><em>Pelle Vegetable</em>: The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium regulates, protects and guarantees the production of vegetable tanned leather in Tuscany through the product brand <em>Vegetable Tanned Leather in Tuscany</em>.</li> </ul>

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