Calf hair

The beauty of pony leather is striking at first glance! This short, shiny haired calfskin will captivate you with its originality and exceptional quality.

What is pony leather?

Pony hair leather is an exceptional material for your creations. It is a calfskin whose grain side retains its natural coat, which is uniformly shorn short to obtain a smooth, shiny, soft-to-the-touch, and visually striking surface.
Contrary to what its name suggests, it does not come from a pony but from a calf; the term "pony" simply refers to the short-haired finish, which resembles a horse's coat. Pony leather is also known as pony hair leather, haircalf, or cavallino.

It is a prestigious material, long reserved for major fashion houses. Deco Cuir now offers a limited range, accessible to anyone looking to give a strong and bold character to their creations.

What can you create with pony hair leather?

Pony calfskin lends itself to a wide variety of projects thanks to its versatility and immediate visual impact. It is particularly popular for making bag flaps, clutches, wallets, shoes, decorative cushions, watch straps, and small fashion accessories where the hair side is highlighted.

Calf hairskins will bring a strong visual signature to your creations. Printed patterns (leopard, camouflage, military...) provide a strong graphic effect, while solid colors integrate into more refined creations.

Different types of hair-on hides

Deco Cuir offers two types of genuine hair-on hides, depending on the effect you are looking for:

Pony Calfskin

Pony-type calf hair (cavallino) is popular in fine leather goods. Its very short and dense hair offers an elegant and shiny surface.

Shearling Sheepskin

The shearling retains the natural fleece of the sheep. Thicker and softer, shearling is more commonly used for jackets, slippers, boots, costumes... Its feel is radically different from that of pony leather.

How to care for pony / cavallino leather?

To clean calf hair leather, we recommend using a soft brush in the direction of the hair.
Unlike smooth leather, the hair side is not nourished with polish or a nourishing cream. Thanks to its natural barrier formed by the hair, pony leather is naturally waterproof and resistant to small drops of water. However, it is sensitive to repeated friction, which could pull out the hairs.