NIAGARA backrest leather strap - Radermecker - 30mm - BLACK - Thickness 3.8mm -180 cm

VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER STRAP

This black butt leather strap is made from NIAGARA leather from the Radermecker tannery. Niagara saddle leather is 100% natural, full-grain, unpressed, uncorrected leather with smooth, dyed grain and flesh. This premium leather is nourished to the core in a tallow bath, a historical expertise of the Radermecker tannery.
It is ideal for making saddlery pieces, large belts, riding accessories...

Features:
- Animal: Bovine
- Tanning: Vegetable
- Range: Equestrian - Niagara
- Colour: Black
- Finish: Aniline and greased
- Grain: Smooth
- Width: 30 mm
- Thickness: Between 3.5 and 4 mm
- Origin: Belgium - Radermecker Tannery

As this strap is an 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 look of the leather.

Butt leather is made from the neck and the croup, which allows for long strap lengths (see diagram).

Niagara leather is nourished by immersion in a tallow bath (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 since the fat is constantly released to the surface of the leather, providing it with the necessary nourishment and an excellent patina. Thanks to this nourishment, Niagara saddle leather has advanced resistance to outdoor use, repelling any external disturbances (water/saline environment). This saddle 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 dyed Niagara butt leather strap:
Dyed Niagara butt leather strap can be used in leather goods, especially when you need long lengths of leather: belts, bag handles, bracelets, watch straps, dog and cat collars, etc.
It is the most sought-after leather for making belts thanks to its natural finish, its resistance to elongation, and its nourishment, which guarantees a long lifespan.
It can also be used for harness parts: halters, bridles, harnesses, rein straps, headpieces, uprights, frontals, nosebands, lead ropes, throat latches, and girths.
For a perfect finish of the edges of Niagara saddle leather, we recommend applying an edge finish.
Tooling on our Niagara leather is not recommended because, with its nourishment in a grease bath, the leather will regain its natural thickness and the embossed patterns will fade over time.

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

For more information, consult the technical data sheet.

Non-contractual photograph for length and width.