Veg Tan Kangaroo Skins

Leather Type: Kangaroo
Tannage: Vegetable Tanned
Cut: Skin
Average Size: 4–7 Sq. Ft.
Thickness: 2–2½ oz. (0.8–1 mm)
Temper: Medium-Firm
Item Number: VTKS

SLC is excited to offer full vegetable-tanned kangaroo skins from the same Australian tannery that produces our kangaroo lace, Birdsall Leather. Kangaroo leather is known for combining lightweight flexibility with impressive strength, giving you a thin leather that can handle projects where bulk needs to stay to a minimum.

At 2–2½ oz. with a medium-firm temper, these skins are easy to cut, sew, fold, and shape while still offering good strength for their weight. That makes kangaroo especially useful for wallets, footwear, lightweight jackets, hats, gloves, small leather goods, and projects where a thinner leather needs to remain durable.

You can also cut the skins into your own lace for braiding, plaiting, whips, belts, horse gear, and other projects where kangaroo’s strength and flexibility really shine.

Finish Differences

LHG – Matte / Unfinished
LHG has the most natural appearance of the three finishes. The surface is matte and largely unfinished, allowing more of the natural grain and character of the kangaroo skin to show. Because there is little surface finish, LHG readily accepts moisture and is a good choice when you want to wet, shape, or further finish the leather yourself.

Glazed – Natural with Added Sheen
Glazed kangaroo begins with much of the same natural character as LHG but receives additional glazing that creates a smoother, glossier surface. It retains visible natural character while giving the leather more sheen and a slightly more finished appearance.

Classic – Smooth Satin Finish
Classic has the most uniform appearance of the three. A pigmented surface finish creates smoother, more consistent color and a satin sheen. Compared with LHG and Glazed, the natural surface variation is less pronounced and the finished surface is less receptive to moisture.

Kangaroo used by the Australian leather industry comes from animals harvested from the wild under government-managed programs, with the hides becoming part of the meat and leather supply rather than going to waste.

Please Note: Finish choice makes a noticeable difference in appearance, sheen, surface uniformity, and how the leather responds to moisture. Natural markings, grain variation, and surface character will also vary from skin to skin.

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