Cattle hides from the V-Center plant

Cattlehide is the most popular material for making bags, shoes, belts, and clothing. These products are known for their attractive appearance and high quality. It’s best to purchase such hides from a trusted manufacturer, such as “V-Center.”

What Is Cattle Hide? Its Characteristics

Among the vast variety of materials, raw hides from cows or steers are in high demand. The abbreviation “VRH” stands for “cattle.” These products possess excellent qualities that ensure durability, sturdiness, and, at the same time, an aesthetic appearance. In addition, cattlehide is always characterized by density, strength, and elasticity. The hide must undergo thorough tanning to make it resistant to external mechanical damage and the effects of adverse environmental factors. Proper and regular care of the material ensures that the product will serve for a long time without losing its quality characteristics or undergoing external changes. Over time, a patina develops on the material, giving it a distinctive sheen and elegance. This makes the product very attractive. Depending on the manufacturing process used, the material’s texture can be either natural or modified.

The following types of raw cattlehide are distinguished:

• bullhide. It is quite thick, heavy, and dense, with a thickness of 2.5–5.5 mm and an area of over 2.5 square meters. The material is characterized by a coarse texture, wear resistance, and durability. It has certain limitations in production, as working with it requires special tools and specific experience;
• oxhide. It is distinguished by its pliability and elasticity;
• buffalo hide. This is also a strong and thick material with a long service life;
• calfskin. The hide of a young animal, usually no thicker than 5 mm. It is used for sewing shoes and is characterized by its flexibility and elasticity;
• calfskin—leather from cows up to 1–1.5 years old. Thickness: 1.2–4 mm. This material can be sliced into thinner layers to produce what is known as split leather.

There is also Crazy Horse leather, which is made from cattle hides by applying a heat-resistant wax to the buffed crust. It should be noted that calfskin is also divided into specific subclasses based on age and characteristics:

• opoyek — calves up to 6 months old (0.5–1.4 mm). The raw material is distinguished by its softness, elasticity, and suppleness. It is used to make high-end products;
• vyrostok. The animal is between six months and one year old. The hide thickness is 0.7–1.6 mm;
• half-hide. Hides from calves aged 1–1.5 years with a thickness of up to 3 mm.

When working with the material, manufacturers select the optimal methods for processing and finishing the raw material. At the same time, they use only high-quality tools and techniques, which ensures that the resulting material is flawless and reliable.

Processing Characteristics

Cattle hides can undergo the following types of processing:

• chrome tanning. This involves the use of chemicals that impart specific qualities to the material, such as elasticity and strength;
• vegetable tanning. Manufacturers use plants, leaves, and tree bark that contain specific substances. This process also enhances the strength and durability of the finished products;
• fat tanning. This process uses fats derived from marine animals and fish;
• combined tanning. Multiple methods are used simultaneously.

The process of working with raw materials consists of several stages:

• preservation. Drying (stretched over a frame and dried in the sun), dry salting (rubbing with salt), soaking in a salt solution, disinfection;
• scouring and lye treatment;
• tanning;
• splitting;
• dyeing;
• fat removal;
• polishing.

The price of cattlehide depends on its quality, durability, and the processing and tanning methods used. Therefore, it is always important to consider these factors before purchasing the product.

Where can I buy cattle hides?

If you’re planning to purchase genuine leather, you should choose only a high-quality manufacturer. The company “V-Center” operates out of the Voznesensk Leather Factory. You can purchase cattle hides (Ukraine) by calling the numbers listed on the website. Products are delivered to all regions of the country as quickly as possible. The price is quite affordable and justified by the quality, which, according to customers, is always top-notch.