NIAGARA collar leather strap - Radermecker - 40mm - MAHOGANY - Th 3.3mm -120cm

VEGETABLE-TANNED BRIDLE LEATHER STRAP - MAHOGANY

This mahogany brown bridle leather strap is made from NIAGARA leather from the Radermecker tannery. Niagara saddlery leather is 100% natural, full-grain, unpressed, uncorrected, smooth, and dyed on both grain and flesh sides. This premium leather is nourished throughout in a tallow bath, a traditional technique of the Radermecker tannery. It is ideal for making leather goods or cutlery items: belts, bag handles, bracelets, watch straps, dog and cat collars, etc.

Features:
- Animal: Bovine
- Tanning: Vegetable
- Range: Equestrian - Niagara
- Color: Mahogany
- Finish: Aniline and greased
- Grain: Smooth
- Width: 40 mm
- Thickness: Between 3 and 3.5 mm
- Origin: Belgium - Radermecker Tannery

As this strap is made from unpressed, uncorrected full-grain leather, slight signs of the animal's life may be apparent and are not considered defects. They contribute to the authentic appearance of the leather.

Niagara saddlery leather is nourished by immersion in a tallow vat (a mixture of paraffin and beef fat), and is called "greased leather". This tallow bath gives the leather better water resistance, nourishes it over a long period, and facilitates cutting and working with the leather. Greased leather is recommended for outdoor use.

The tallow allows for maintenance-free leather as the grease is constantly released onto the leather's surface, providing necessary nourishment and an excellent patina. Thanks to this nourishment, Niagara saddlery leather has advanced resistance for outdoor use; it will repel all external disturbances (water/saline environment). This saddlery leather is therefore suitable for intensive wear, such as in the equestrian sector. The aniline finish allows the dyed leather to retain its natural appearance.

Uses for the dyed Niagara bridle leather strap:
The dyed Niagara bridle leather strap can be used for all leather goods, small leather goods, and cutlery items: belts, bag handles, bracelets, watch straps, dog and cat collars, etc. It is the most suitable leather for making belts due to its natural finish, resistance to elongation, and nourishment, ensuring a long lifespan.
For a perfect finish on the edges of Niagara bridle leather, we recommend applying an edge finish.
Stamping on our Niagara leather is not recommended, as with its grease bath nourishment, the leather will return to its natural thickness, and stamped patterns will fade over time.

Maintenance tips for dyed Niagara bridle leather straps:
For the maintenance of Niagara saddlery leather: thanks to the tallow bath nourishment, the fat is impregnated throughout the entire thickness of the Niagara saddlery leather, so no further nourishment is needed over time. Nourishment can be applied to the grain to maintain its oily appearance or accelerate the leather's patina. This care of the grain ensures a longer lifespan. Our Niagara saddlery leather will resist humidity. Simply let it dry at room temperature to regain its appearance. Due to its tallow bath nourishment (grease), a whitish film of rising paraffin may form during temperature changes. Simply rub it to make it disappear.

For more information, consult the technical sheet.

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