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**