NIAGARA vegetable tanned bridle reins - Radermecker - BLACK - 10cm -16mm

EQUESTRIAN HARNESS LEATHER

The black bridle reins made of butt leather are crafted from NIAGARA leather from the Radermecker tannery. Niagara saddlery leather is 100% natural, full-grain, unpressed, uncorrected, smooth-grained, and flesh-dyed leather. This premium leather is nourished deeply in a tallow bath, a historical expertise of the Radermecker tannery.
It is ideal for making snaffle reins, bridle reins, or headstalls.

Animal: Bovine
Tanning: Vegetable
Range: Equestrian - Niagara
Color: Black
Finish: Aniline and greased
Grain: Smooth
Thickness: Between 4 and 4.5 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.

Strap sold by the cut in 10 cm increments - Guaranteed continuous length (Maximum 10 meters)
Choose the length of your strap according to your creations.
Please note: one unit = 10 cm
For example, if you want 120 cm, you need to order 12 units, and you will receive the requested quantity in one continuous piece.

Characteristics of Niagara saddlery leather:
Niagara leather is nourished by immersion in a vat of tallow (a mixture of paraffin and beef fat), which 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 the leather is maintenance-free as the grease constantly rises to the surface of the leather, providing it with the necessary nourishment and an excellent patina. Thanks to this nourishment, Niagara saddlery leather has advanced resistance to outdoor use, repelling all external disturbances (water / saline environment / animal sweat). This saddlery leather is therefore suitable for intensive wear, such as equestrian activities. The aniline finish allows the dyed leather to retain its natural appearance.
Tooling on Niagara leather is not recommended, as with its nourishment in a fat bath, the leather will return to its natural thickness, and the embossed patterns will fade over time.

Care instructions for Niagara saddlery leather:
Thanks to the nourishment in the tallow bath, the grease is impregnated throughout the entire thickness of the Niagara saddlery leather, so no additional 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 moisture. Simply let it dry at room temperature for it to regain its appearance. Due to its nourishment in a tallow bath (fats), at temperature shocks, a whitish film of paraffin can form. Simply rub it to make it disappear.

For more information, consult the technical sheet.

Photography is non-contractual for length and width.