Horween • Chromexcel® Double Horsefronts
Horween • Chromexcel® Double Horsefronts
For over 90 years, Horween® Leather Company has used the same artisanal hot-stuffing formula to infuse these leathers with an oil and wax blend to create an extremely rich and durable leather, which is then hand-stained. This heritage leather features the natural leather grain, exhibits a rich pull-up, and retains softness and color for generations.
Double Horse Fronts:
When compared to Steer, Horse hides have a different fiber structure and are naturally thinner which allows Horween Leather Company to produce a lightweight finished leather. The grain of the horse hides will show a coarser, more pronounced grain structure and are more abrasion resistant. Due to the characteristics of the horsehide, the finished leather will display more variation and natural markings as compared to our Bovine leathers. The Double Horse Front (DHF) is one among three cuts of a horsehide — this particular selection of the leather is the whole front portion of the hide, with the Butt being cropped off for the Cordovan and Horsehide strip.
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Article Name: Chromexcel Horsefronts
Tannery: Horween, Chicago IL
Characteristics: Rich pull-up, durable, light weight
Color Variants: Black, Brown, Natural, Color 8
Hide Type: Equine/European and Canadian Horsehides
Cut: Double Horse Front
Tannage: Combination Tanned (chrome tanned with a heavy veg re-tannage)
Grain Type: Burnished Grain
Finish: Aniline
Grain (Top): Hand Stained to provide final color.
Flesh (Bottom): Natural colored flesh side
Dye: Hand stained
Drying Method: Pasted
Firmness: Semi-firm
Thickness: 3-3.5oz (1.2-1.4mm)
Size: 20-22 sq ft
End Usage: Shoes, accessories, small leather goods, garments
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The Horween Leather Company, based in Chicago, is renowned for its rich legacy and commitment to producing high-quality leather since its establishment in 1905.
With over a century of experience, Horween has become synonymous with premium leather products, catering to diverse industries such as footwear, sports equipment, and luxury goods.
What distinguishes Horween leather is its meticulous tanning process, often utilizing traditional methods combined with modern techniques to achieve a distinctive blend of durability, suppleness, and a luxurious aesthetic.
Horween's dedication to craftsmanship, coupled with a focus on sustainability, has solidified its reputation as one of the foremost leather tanneries globally, appealing to those who appreciate the artistry and heritage behind each piece of leather they produce.
