Wholesale CASTROL Leather Collection, Guinean Leather Hide, 1.2-1.4mm

Castrol Leather Collection Castrol has a new and improved finish. This technique used is Hydrolysis. It allows water to be repelled for longer periods of time and does not become dry to the touch when worked with. With the Oils and Waxes used it gives the leather a better scratching resistance. This leather give you a luxurious silky feel. • Substance | 1.2/1.4mm; Average size per hide: 39-41 sq.ft • Suitable | Handbags, shoes and upholstery. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 When working with genuine, full-grain leather, it’s important to recognize that certain markings are not defects, but proof of authenticity and natural origin. Unlike uniform synthetic materials, each hide carries the unique history of the animal it came from. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: • Healing Scars & Veins:** Marks from scratches, insect bites, or healing wounds that have become part of the skin’s texture. • Growth Marks & Wrinkles:** Natural folds, especially around the neck and flank, showing how the animal moved and grew. • Brand Marks:** Legible ranch identification burns. We carefully select hides to minimize these, but they may be present. • Minor Hole or Scratch Clusters:** Small, concentrated areas from rough terrain or fencing. 𝐀𝐭 𝐐𝐚𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲: • Premium/First Quality:** Hides with minimal markings, clear of major brand marks and holes, suitable for large, clean panels. • Working/Utility Grade:** Hides with more visible character, perfect for projects where a rugged, authentic look is desired. These characteristics do not affect the leather’s durability or longevity. In fact, they are often sought after for the unique character and story they bring to a finished piece. Choosing leather means embracing its natural biography—each mark is a signature of authenticity, ensuring no two projects are ever alike. *For projects requiring perfectly uniform surfaces, we recommend our corrected grain collections, like **Santos**