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vintage horsehide
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Navin323i
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Sorry... wish I knew so I could answer your question. Have you tried contacting the vendor directly with your question?
JLStorm
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I know they dont use anything over 3.5 oz in any of their hides, so I know its not more than that.
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I received some leather samples from us authentic about a week ago. While it didn't state the weight the vintage was definitely thicker than the black which is stated on their website to be 3.5oz. Out of all the leather black was the most supple but also the thinnest. The vintage was also very soft but almost twice as thick. I can't believe the vintage is 3.5oz
JLStorm
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dep126 said:
US-A emailed me last week and told me they dont work with hides heavier than 3.5oz. They dont consider that to be leather suitable for use in garments. I was pretty bummed, but Im looking at other manufacturers, or I'll just stick with Aero.
Let me know if they tell you otherwise.
NowOrNever
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Although I am no expert I've read many times that goat hide is very hard wearing & takes a very long time to show natural wear. Great if you prefer a as "new" look for years to come.
If your Dad would prefer a worn or "aged" apperance on his jacket consider the horse. However even horse will take a lot of wearing in, but will eventually & certainly quicker than goat hide.
Artifficially aged hides like Time Worn by Eastman tend to be costly if very authentic looking!
Good luck with your choice, I've noticed a few of your other posts about an A2 for your Dad... its a great gift
If your Dad would prefer a worn or "aged" apperance on his jacket consider the horse. However even horse will take a lot of wearing in, but will eventually & certainly quicker than goat hide.
Artifficially aged hides like Time Worn by Eastman tend to be costly if very authentic looking!
Good luck with your choice, I've noticed a few of your other posts about an A2 for your Dad... its a great gift
