Soft & Supple Leather
Buckskin Leather Company stocks a wide selection of soft and supple garment leather, sourced from trusted tanneries around the world. These hides are known for their flexibility, drape, and comfort, ideal for bags, chaps, garments, and accessories that require a smooth, pliable feel without compromising durability. All hides are sold in uncut condition, machine-measured in square feet, and priced based on color, grade, size, and quantity. We also offer clearance lots of discontinued colors in our sale section for those looking for extra value.
Lambskin Leather
Our lambskin leather is a popular choice for handbags, bomber jackets, skirts, and women’s fashion garments where a soft, elegant drape is key. These full-grain skins average 6–8 sq.ft. each and come in both smooth and textured finishes, with color options ranging from rich earth tones to vibrant fashion shades. Lambskin is naturally lightweight, supple, and delicate, making it perfect for refined projects, but not recommended for heavy-use or upholstery applications. We currently stock over 20,000 sq.ft. of assorted lambskin colors.
Pigskin Suede Leather
This lightweight 1 oz full grain pigskin suede offers a soft velvet texture on the suede side with a smooth grain on the reverse. Unlike split suede, which is thinner and weaker, full grain pigskin is stronger, more supple, and consistent in texture. Skins average 10–15 sq.ft. each and are easy to work with, ideal for women’s fashion garments, western wear, and lightweight accessories. The soft hand and flexibility make it suitable for home sewing machines and detailed design work.
Pigskin Metallic Leather
Our Pigskin Metallics are lightweight and flexible, with a smooth feel and a stunning metallic finish. Thinner than cowhide, they’re easy to cut, shape, and sew, perfect for small-scale or detailed work.Ideal for jewelry, hair accessories, wallet linings, decorative trims, and craft projects
Goatskin Leather
These lightweight skins average around 7 sq.ft. each and offer excellent strength and durability. With a clean, semi-gloss finish, they’re perfect for handbags, backpacks, footwear, garments, and light upholstery projects.
Cowhide Leather
Our assortment of 2-3 oz full grain cowhide leather offers a great balance of durability and flexibility. These hides are ideal for jackets, handbags, skirts, vests, chaps, and western wear, strong enough for lasting use, yet still easy to sew with most home machines. Cowhide is a more durable alternative to lighter leathers like lamb or pig, and it’s available in a wide range of colors, finishes, and textures to suit both fashion and utility projects. Hides typically average 22–26 sq.ft., providing generous cutting area with minimal waste.
Chap & Chap Metallic Leather
This full grain cowhide side leather averages 22 to 26 sq. ft. Chap selection is brand free with minimal grain defects or holes in the primary area. Available in standard colors as used in the handbag, team sports club jacket, rodeo chaps, motorcycle leathers, and general utility garment.These hides are widely used for motorcycle gear, rodeo chaps, jackets, handbags, utility garments, and even light upholstery. We also offer Metallic Chap Leather in two options: Firm foil metallics for fringe, accents, and trim and soft metallics suitable for chap bodies and garment applications.
Cowhide Deer Tan & Glove Tan Leather
This full grain cowhide side leather averages 22-26 sq ft in natural smooth grain finish. This leather is nude in finish and buttery soft. As it has very little finish it is more sensitive to staining or moisture absorption. Used primarily in rustic look or natural buckskin look applications such as moccasin, buckskin jackets, gloves and rustic log furniture upholstery. Grade selection is dependent on brands, grain imperfections, scratches , holes and size of hides.
For USA customers: This cowhide leather is often used as a substitute for deerskin due to its similar look and feel. Since it is cowhide, not wild game, it does not require inspection by U.S. Fish and Wildlife.
Cowhide Suede Leather
This leather is soft, durable, and versatile, making it ideal for moccasins, work aprons, soling, and lining. It’s strong yet flexible, great for practical everyday projects. This leather has a suede finish on both sides, with no smooth grain side.
