Our Leathers...
Leather is in our brand DNA and in our name, Coronado Leather. Like most anything from fabrics, woods, hardware and leather, there are so many options today. We don't just use "top-grain" or "genuine leather", we use some of the best domestic and European leathers available in the world today.
HORWEEN LEATHER | Since 1905
Our brand and philosophies have always aligned well with Horween® Leather in Chicago. They are widely recognized as one of or the finest tannery in the United States. Like us, they are a smaller, specialized tannery relative to the industry around the world. They focus on leathers that you just can't get anywhere else. Leathers like their Chromexcel®, front quarter Horsehides, football leathers and maybe their most famous and complex leather, Shell Cordovan. They have been tanning leather in Chicago since 1905 and we are proud to work with them and consider them great friends.
You can read more about Horween® Leather on their website
www.horween.com
Horween® Shell Cordovan®
Weight: 2-3oz.
Tanning: 100% Vegetable Tanned (Pit Tanned 6-Months)
Origin: Chicago (USA)
Temper & Finish: Stiff. Full body with high gloss
Best For: Wallets, Cases, Folios & Trim
Genuine Horween® Shell Cordovan is quite possible the finest leather in the world. Unique in many ways, shell cordovan is known for it's extreme durability, extraordinary bright luster and glass-like surface and the rich cordovan aroma.
The entire tanning process goes through around 100-processes and takes a full 6-months to complete tan, making this the ultimate "Artisan Tanned Leather". Cordovan is more than just a color, it is a very specific leather from the "butt" of a horsehide. The oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished over six months.
Each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors then hot stuffed & slicked onto glass frames to dry. They are hand curried and shaved by highly skilled artisans to expose the shell and the dyes are hand rubbed on for a deep aniline finish. Finally, the shells are hand glazed to achieve the rich, glossy look and feel prized by fine craftsmen.
Stone-Washed Leather
Weight: 5-6 oz.
Tanning: 100% Vegetable Tanned
Origin: Chicago (USA)
Temper & Finish: Medium temper due to "Stone-Washing". Natural shin.
Best For: Luggage, Wallets & Cases
Our “Stone-Washed Leather” was inspired by vintage Americana work-wear, denim jeans and leather goods from the 60s'-80's. The process is 100% unique and developed exclusively by us over several years, with the first production run made in the Summer of 2015.
We start with a Horween® vegetable-tanned leather in a chestnut tan color. The products are built first, all in our San Diego, California leather shop. After construction, they are stone-washed in Los Angeles, where the company has been stone-washing denim jeans since the 1990’s. Over the next 2-3 days, each product is brought back to life, involving several methods and steps to bring back the oils and lustre to the leather. There is no shortcut here, the process is 100% by hand and takes time and care. When they are ready, you will see rolled corners, darkened edges, creased flaps and changes in the grain, all making each product amazingly authentic and totally unique.
The entire process, starting from leathers we use (Horween® tanned in Chicago), the construction (built in San Diego, CA) and the stone-washing (Los Angeles, CA) is 100% Made In The USA.
Products Made From Our INDY BISON Leather
- The Indy Bison Ranchers Vest (click to view)
- Indy Bison Circle-C Vest (click to view)
- Indy Bison Dean No.210 (click to view)
- Indy Bison Dean Vest (click to view)
GENUINE "SHRUNKEN GRAIN" American Bison