NIAGARA Back Leather Strap - Radermecker - 40mm - MAHOGANY - Thk 3.8mm -180 cm

VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER STRAP - MAHOGANY

This mahogany-colored backstrip 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 throughout in a tallow bath, a historical expertise of the Radermecker tannery.
It is ideal for making saddlery pieces, large belts, equestrian accessories, etc.

Characteristics:
- Animal: Bovine
- Tanning: Vegetable
- Range: Equestrian - Niagara
- Color: Mahogany
- Finish: Aniline and greased
- Grain: Smooth
- Width: 40 mm
- Thickness: Between 3.5 and 4 mm
- Origin: Belgium - Radermecker Tannery

As this strap is 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.

The backstrip is leather made from the shoulder and butt, allowing for long strap lengths (see diagram).

Niagara 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 the leather. Greased leather is recommended for outdoor use.

The tallow ensures 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 for outdoor use; it will repel all 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 the dyed Niagara backstrip leather strap:
The dyed Niagara backstrip 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 popular leather for making belts due to its natural finish, elongation resistance, and nourishment, ensuring a long lifespan.
It can also be used for harness parts: halters, bridles, harnesses, reins, headstalls, cheek pieces, browbands, 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 from the grease bath, the leather will return to its natural thickness, and the embossed patterns will fade over time.

Maintenance tips for dyed Niagara backstrip leather straps:
For the maintenance of Niagara saddle leather, thanks to the nourishment from the 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 ensure its oily 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 restore its appearance. Due to its nourishment from the tallow bath (grease), a whitish film of rising paraffin may form during temperature shocks. Simply rub it to make it disappear.

For more information, consult the technical data sheet.

Non-contractual photograph for length and width.