NIAGARA collar leather strap - Radermecker - 40mm - BLACK - Thickness 3.3mm -120cm

VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER STRAP - BLACK

This black neck leather strap is made from NIAGARA leather from the Radermecker tannery. Niagara saddlery leather is 100% natural full-grain leather, unpressed, uncorrected, with a smooth, grain and flesh-dyed finish. This premium leather is nourished throughout in a tallow bath, a historic expertise 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: Black
- 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 of 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, nourished by immersion in a tallow vat (a mixture of paraffin and beef fat), 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 ensures maintenance-free leather since the fat is constantly released to the leather's surface, providing it with the necessary nourishment and an excellent patina. Thanks to this nourishment, Niagara saddlery leather has advanced resistance to outdoor use, repelling any 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 of the dyed Niagara neck leather strap:
The dyed Niagara neck 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, elongation resistance, and nourishment, ensuring a long lifespan.
For a perfect finish of the edges of the Niagara neck 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 neck 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 there is no need for nourishment over time. Nourishment can be applied to the grain to maintain its greasy appearance or accelerate the leather's patina. This care of the grain ensures a longer lifespan. Our Niagara saddlery leather will resist moisture. Simply let it dry at room temperature to regain its appearance. Due to its tallow bath nourishment (grease), a whitish film of paraffin can form on temperature shocks. Simply rub it to make it disappear.

For more information, consult the technical data sheet.

Non-contractual photograph for length.