Horween's Vermont is a lightweight equine leather known for its medium-soft temper and natural feel. The vegetable tanning process imparts a warm, natural color that develops a rich patina over time. Each hide is mill-dyed with aniline dyes that bring out the natural grain and then vacuum-dried, providing a firm yet pliable structure with a thickness of 2.5-3 oz (1.0-1.2 mm). Vermont receives a slight tumbling that adds depth, resulting in a rich hand feel that highlights the authentic texture and subtle variations of the hide’s surface. Ideal for garments, bags, footwear, small leather goods, and more.

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.