WHY LEATHER? AND....WHAT LEATHER?
Leather has been a combination of nurture and nature for mankind throughout recorded time. It has been a source of warmth and comfort used for garments and housing alike from the North American Indians to the galloping tribes of Mongols that swept across Asia. It has provided protection as armour for the Roman Legions to today's motorcyclist - used to hold your pants up and your money safe - to keep your hands and feet warm and dry always versatile and always valued. It has long provided a distinctive fashion statement related specifically to image from Brando to Dean - used in movies to represent character and strength used in life to represent value and prestige. The touch and smell of leather is special and appealing. It is a product that speaks to you and it has much to say. Words like "supple" and "premium", "quality" and "distinction - in a nutshell "simply the best".
But what leather to use?. There are many factors to consider when selecting your leather and they all affect the price and the quality and most important the message you send.
At Beardmore, we make it simple - we have the expertise and knowledge to help you find the right leather for your message and we do so committed to provide the best value for your budget. We are happy to provide product presentations supported by product knowledge and explanations to help reach the best decision for every project. We carry a wide range of 'in stock' products and we also love the challenge of customizing products to maximize the impact of each promotion or reward.
Buffalo
Extremely durable, heavier protective leather, mostly used in motorcycle apparel. Ideal for all decoration methods.
Buff Calf
Fine grain genuine Buffalo calf leather with a smooth finish. Ideal for business accessories and hard goods. Very durable. Stamped Deboss decoration method recommended.
Buffalo Nubuck
Buffed finish treatment to buffalo leather to give the leather a sueded surface feel. Ideal for all decoration methods.
Cow Nubuck
Premium cowhide in which the surface has been brushed to create a texture similar to velvet on leather. Stamped Deboss decoration recommended.
Cow Suede
Cowhide leather which has been buffed on the under side to create a "suede" nap finish. Stamped Deboss or Embroidery decoratio n recommended.
Deer Tan Cowhide
Luxury cowhide leather tanned and naturally milled to create the soft, supple feel of deerskin. Well suited for all decoration methods!
Goat Nappa
Top grain leather with a fine grain character which offers the combination of the durability of cowhide with the light weight comfort of lamb, ideal for everyday wear. Excellent choice for all decoration methods!
Milled Buff
Buffalo Leather naturally milled to create a soft, supple feel. Similar to Deer Tan Cowhide. Excellent choice for all decoration methods!
New Zealand Lamb
Luxury lamb. Lush, plump, buttery feel with a tight and distinct grain character suitable for men's and women's outerwear and better fashion garments. Stamped Deboss decoration only recommended.
Rugged Cowhide
Premium leather very durable with a distinctive textured "milled" appearance; excellent for the everyday outwear, bags or accessories. Ideal for all decoration methods!
Shearling
Also known as sheepskin. Shearling is tanned with the wool of the sheep left on the warmest coat money can buy. Embroidery or Patch Appliqué decoration methods recommended.
Smooth Cowhide
Top Grain leather, very durable with a smooth appearance; excellent for the everyday business accessories. Stamp Deboss decoration method recommended.
Smooth Lamb
Very soft, lighter-weight leather suitable for men's and women's outerwear and fashion garments; supple and comfortable to wear although not as durable as cowhide as it's much thinner and lighter in weight. Lamb has a very small, almost inexistent grain character which help in giving it a dressy appearance. Stamped Deboss decoration only recommended.
Veg Tan
Naturally tanned, this dense thick cowhide leather is ideal for hard goods and accessories. This leather can be dyed or left natural, natural finish darkens with age and use. Ideal for Stamped Deboss decoration.