Hermann Oak Heritage 1881 full-grain, water-resistant leather is a truly exceptional choice for personal leather goods. It combines our time-honored, old-world vegetable tannage with rich aniline dyes and a proprietary water-repellent milling process that guards both grain and flesh against spotting and staining. Chrome-free and offered at a versatile 4½–5 oz weight, Heritage 1881 is perfect for everything from bags to upholstery. Its soft, pebbled grain delivers a luxurious, natural feel—nothing is hidden beneath pigment—so your creations showcase the leather’s full depth and character.

One of the unique benefits of vegetable-tanned leather when used in garments or upholstery is its natural insulating quality. Because the tannins come from tree-bark extracts—like wood rather than metal—the leather doesn’t conduct heat or cold at the rate of a metal tannage. Instead of becoming frigid in winter or uncomfortably hot in summer, vegetable-tanned leather stays relatively warm when it’s cold and cooler when it’s hot. That makes it an ideal choice for chaps, garments and upholstery, delivering exceptional comfort across all seasons.

Tannery Specs:

• Weight: 4 1/2 - 5 oz (1.7-2.0mm)
• Stock Colors: Black, Brown. Chestnut, Dark Chocolate, Saddle Tan
• Finish: Full-Analine
• Tannage: 100% Vegetable
• Average Square foot: 25 sq ft
• Grades: Tannery Run, D 
• Cut: Side
• Minimum Order: 5 Sides
  • Smaller quantities are available through our global distribution network. 
    

Great To Make:

• Duffle Bags
• Back Packs
• Hand Bags
• Chaps
• Vests
• Pillows
• Chair or Stool Upholstery