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YOUR GUIDE TO TOP QUALITY RADERMECKER HIDES
Your Guide to Choosing the
Right Radermecker Hide for Your Project
At Abbey England, we’re proud to offer Radermecker's exclusive range of premium leathers—handpicked by our in-house expert Craig Evans for their performance, finish, and feel along.
Whether you’re crafting fashion accessories or professional saddlery, this guide will help you choose the best leather for your needs with the help of our two contributors and their expertise, Radermecker’s Sales Manager, Greet Deloore and Abbey’s Walsall Sales Manager, Craig Evans
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OUR CONTRIBUTORS
LEATHER FOR EQUESTRIAN USES
FOR SADDLERY
Ideal for: Saddle pads, flaps, stirrups, girth straps, seats, cushions, and panel covers, lining of harnesses, Farm/Work harnesses-lining and Collars.Recommended Leather: Angel Saddlery Leather
Image courtesy of Edix Saddles
THE DETAILS
- Tanning: Full grain, Mineral-tanned
- Colours: Black, Dark Havana, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Caramel
- Thickness: 1.8mm – 2mm
Why Choose It:
- Exceptional softness, grip, and flexibility
- Perfect for seat contact and comfort
- Natural grain adds character to the item
- the necessary stretch for building a seat
- resistant to wear and tear
- Durable yet luxurious feel
FOR HARNESS
Ideal for: Halters, snaffles, bridles, headpieces, nosebands and girths.Recommended Leather: Niagara Saddle Leather
Image courtesy of VanderWiel
The Details
- Type: Full grain, vegetable-tanned
- Finish: No finish, Aniline-dyed through, submerged in tallow
- Colours: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
- Thickness: around 3mm to around 4.5mm depending on the type
Why Choose It:
- Richly nourished with fat
- Supple feel, excellent cutability and water resistance
- Long lengths of half shoulder ideal for reins and straps
- Durable for outdoor and heavy-duty use
- 100% natural and uncorrected
- Hypoallergenic and environmentally resilient
- Extremely durable—built for long-term, intensive equestrian use
FOR BRIDLE REINS
Recommended Leather: Niagara Saddlery Strap Leather
Image courtesy of Arden
The Details
- Type: Full grain, vegetable-tanned
- Finish: Smooth on both grain and flesh sides, Aniline-dyed through, submerged in tallow
- Colours: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
- Thickness: 4-4.5mm
- Widths: 30mm, 35mm and 40mm.
- Lengths: 180cm and 220cm or by pre-cut rolls of 10 metres in widths 16mm and 20mm
Why Choose It:
- 100% natural and uncorrected
- Hypoallergenic and environmentally resilient
- Extremely durable—built for long-term, intensive equestrian use
- Extra-long lengths from the Niagara Butt reins
LEATHER FOR LUXURY LEATHER GOODS
FOR SMALL LEATHER GOODS & ACCESSORIES
Ideal for: Wallets, card holders, key rings, bags, purses, pouches, bracelets, watch straps, coasters, knife sheaths, dog collars
Recommended Leather: Niagara Half Back and Shoulder
Image courtesy of Thansimone
Image courtesy of Canelle Collet
The Details
- Type: Full grain, vegetable-tanned
- Finish: No finish, Aniline-dyed through, submerged in tallow
- Thickness: around 3mm to around 4.5mm depending on the type
- Colours: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
Why Choose It:
- Excellent cutability and water resistance
- A supple feel without compromising firmness
- Can be thinned easily
- Withstands intensive wear
- Offers timeless character and rich, traditional colours
- Comes with its own matching edge finish/stain
FOR BELT MAKING
Ideal for: Men’s and women’s belts
Recommended Leather: Pre-Cut Shoulder Straps (from Niagara leather)
Image courtesy of Marie Claire Delmon
The Details
- Widths Available: 30mm, 35mm, 40mm
- Lengths: 120–140cm
- Aniline Colours dyed trough: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
- Pigmented finish on undyed leather: Red Passion, Midnight Blue
Why Choose It:
- Pre-cut for efficiency and cost savings
- Consistent quality
- High resistance to elongation
- Natural finish with long-lasting nourishment
- For industrial belts we would suggest thick straps from Niagara half back
- Comes with its own matching edge finish/stain
FOR SOFT LUXURIOUS BAGS
Ideal for: Tote bags, oversized bags, luxury shopping bags, backpacks, sports bags
Recommended Leather: Angel Leather
Image courtesy of Coutellerie Du Vieux Chene
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Image courtesy of Marlies Davans
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WANT TO TRY BEFORE YOU BUY?
Request free leather samples to feel the difference yourself.
Email sales@abbeyengland.com
- Your delivery address
- The name(s) of the leathers you're interested in
- Tell us what you want to use it for so our team can best advise.
Let us help you create a standout collection with leather that’s as refined and reliable as your craftsmanship.
Abbey England – Proud suppliers to UK saddle and leathergoods makers
YOUR GUIDE TO TOP QUALITY RADERMECKER HIDES
Your Guide to Choosing the
Right Radermecker Hide for Your Project
At Abbey England, we’re proud to offer Radermecker's exclusive range of premium leathers—handpicked by our in-house expert Craig Evans for their performance, finish, and feel along.
Whether you’re crafting fashion accessories or professional saddlery, this guide will help you choose the best leather for your needs with the help of our two contributors and their expertise, Radermecker’s Sales Manager, Greet Deloore and Abbey’s Walsall Sales Manager, Craig Evans
_________________________________________________
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
LEATHER FOR EQUESTRIAN USES
FOR SADDLERY
Ideal for: Saddle pads, flaps, stirrups, girth straps, seats, cushions, and panel covers, lining of harnesses, Farm/Work harnesses-lining and Collars.Recommended Leather: Angel Saddlery Leather
Image courtesy of Edix Saddles
THE DETAILS
- Tanning: Full grain, Mineral-tanned
- Colours: Black, Dark Havana, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Caramel
- Thickness: 1.8mm – 2mm
Why Choose It:
- Exceptional softness, grip, and flexibility
- Perfect for seat contact and comfort
- Natural grain adds character to the item
- the necessary stretch for building a seat
- resistant to wear and tear
- Durable yet luxurious feel
FOR HARNESS
Ideal for: Halters, snaffles, bridles, headpieces, nosebands and girths.Recommended Leather: Niagara Saddle Leather
Image courtesy of VanderWiel
The Details
- Type: Full grain, vegetable-tanned
- Finish: No finish, Aniline-dyed through, submerged in tallow
- Colours: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
- Thickness: around 3mm to around 4.5mm depending on the type
Why Choose It:
- Richly nourished with fat
- Supple feel, excellent cutability and water resistance
- Long lengths of half shoulder ideal for reins and straps
- Durable for outdoor and heavy-duty use
- 100% natural and uncorrected
- Hypoallergenic and environmentally resilient
- Extremely durable—built for long-term, intensive equestrian use
FOR BRIDLE REINS
Recommended Leather: Niagara Saddlery Strap Leather
Image courtesy of Arden
The Details
- Type: Full grain, vegetable-tanned
- Finish: Smooth on both grain and flesh sides, Aniline-dyed through, submerged in tallow
- Colours: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
- Thickness: 4-4.5mm
- Widths: 30mm, 35mm and 40mm.
- Lengths: 180cm and 220cm or by pre-cut rolls of 10 metres in widths 16mm and 20mm
Why Choose It:
- 100% natural and uncorrected
- Hypoallergenic and environmentally resilient
- Extremely durable—built for long-term, intensive equestrian use
- Extra-long lengths from the Niagara Butt reins
LEATHER FOR LUXURY LEATHER GOODS
FOR SMALL LEATHER GOODS & ACCESSORIES
Ideal for: Wallets, card holders, key rings, bags, purses, pouches, bracelets, watch straps, coasters, knife sheaths, dog collars
Recommended Leather: Niagara Half Back and Shoulder
Image courtesy of Thansimone
Image courtesy of Canelle Collet
The Details
- Type: Full grain, vegetable-tanned
- Finish: No finish, Aniline-dyed through, submerged in tallow
- Thickness: around 3mm to around 4.5mm depending on the type
- Colours: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
Why Choose It:
- Excellent cutability and water resistance
- A supple feel without compromising firmness
- Can be thinned easily
- Withstands intensive wear
- Offers timeless character and rich, traditional colours
- Comes with its own matching edge finish/stain
FOR BELT MAKING
Ideal for: Men’s and women’s belts
Recommended Leather: Pre-Cut Shoulder Straps (from Niagara leather)
Image courtesy of Marie Claire Delmon
The Details
- Widths Available: 30mm, 35mm, 40mm
- Lengths: 120–140cm
- Aniline Colours dyed trough: Black, Chocolate, Havana, Acajou, Cognac
- Pigmented finish on undyed leather: Red Passion, Midnight Blue
Why Choose It:
- Pre-cut for efficiency and cost savings
- Consistent quality
- High resistance to elongation
- Natural finish with long-lasting nourishment
- For industrial belts we would suggest thick straps from Niagara half back
- Comes with its own matching edge finish/stain
FOR SOFT LUXURIOUS BAGS
Ideal for: Tote bags, oversized bags, luxury shopping bags, backpacks, sports bags
Recommended Leather: Angel Leather
Image courtesy of Coutellerie Du Vieux Chene
Image courtesy of Marlies Davans
_________________________________________________
WANT TO TRY BEFORE YOU BUY?
Request free leather samples to feel the difference yourself.
Email sales@abbeyengland.com
- Your delivery address
- The name(s) of the leathers you're interested in
- Tell us what you want to use it for so our team can best advise.
Let us help you create a standout collection with leather that’s as refined and reliable as your craftsmanship.
Abbey England – Proud suppliers to UK saddle and leathergoods makers