11/23/2023 0 Comments Bridle leather patina![]() 'Bridle Leather refers to the way that a piece of leather (cow hide) is finished at the tannery. If you wouldn't splash through muddy puddles in your new Oxfords, don't expect your dog to splash through the same puddles in their new collar and for it to come out looking like new. Treat your new collar and lead like a pair of leather shoes. ![]() A piece of equipment will not stop pulling behaviour, only consistent and effective training will address this issue. Leather of all types will stretch slightly, particularly if it is subjected to heavy forces, such as a dog constantly pulling. The dog lead that you receive today will look and feel completely different in 2, 4, 6 and 10 years time. ![]() This is the same for any leather item you purchase. It will expand, contract and darken with use and begin to take on its own unique 'patina'. It is important to note that leather is a natural product and will continually change over time. A quick buffing with a soft cloth soon wipes away these natural oils, leaving a shiny finishĪll of these hides age beautifully if looked after and will become a trusted favourite which will serve you for many, many years. This is simply waxes and tallows that rise to the surface on fresh English bridle hides and is a sign of quality. The white haze on the hides above is known as 'bloom'. (Please note that the shades and tones of the bridle hides I use may vary under different lighting conditions and with each individual batch produced at the tannery) This is a very rich, traditional saddlery chestnut colour. The third hide I carry is an 'Australian Nut'. ![]() The second is a solid black colour which along with the Dark Havana, is favoured by my Police and Military customers. The top colour in the picture below is 'Dark Havana'. I keep three types of English bridle hide in stock, all of which are heavy weight leathers, measuring between 4 and 4.5mm in thickness and are traditionally used for making horse bridles, head-collars and reins, so it really is very strong stuff. I hand make dog ware, using traditional saddlery methods and techniques, from traditional materials, entirely from scratch. ![]()
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