8/10oz. English Bridle Leather, Brown, Single Back, by Wickett & Craig
8/10oz. English Bridle Leather — Brown — Single Back by Wickett & Craig
A traditional English Bridle leather from Wickett & Craig, crafted through labor-intensive processes for premium strength, beauty, and flexibility. Perfect for belts, straps, bridles, and refined leather goods.
Product Overview
English Bridle Leather by Wickett & Craig stands as a benchmark in vegetable-tanned leather craftsmanship. This drum-dyed, hot-stuffed, and fully finished leather is smooth, flexible, and exceptionally durable.
Each hide showcases a flawless, even surface with a clean pasted backside—ready for immediate use without additional finishing. The warm Brown color enhances its classic bridle character, making it ideal for belts, straps, harnesses, wallets, and fine goods.
Available in the versatile 8/10oz range, this leather offers the ideal balance of strength and suppleness demanded by professional leatherworkers.
Key Features
- Vegetable-Tanned, Drum-Dyed, Hot-Stuffed – Natural oils and waxes for flexibility and strength.
- Flawless Smooth Surface – Even color tone and refined finish on both grain and back sides.
- Clean Pasted Back – Lined look without needing an additional backing layer.
- Classic Brown Color – Deep and rich tone ideal for heritage-quality craftsmanship.
- Made by Wickett & Craig – American tannery established in 1867, trusted globally for bridle and harness leather.
Technical Details
| Leather Type | Full-Grain Cowhide (Single Back) |
|---|---|
| Tannage | Vegetable-Tanned, Hot-Stuffed |
| Thickness | 8/10 oz (≈3.2–4.0 mm) |
| Color | Brown |
| Finish | Smooth, drum-dyed, wax-infused with clean pasted back |
| Temper | Medium-Firm — durable yet flexible |
| Cut Type | Single Back |
| Origin | Wickett & Craig Tannery, Curwensville, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Best For | Belts, bridles, straps, wallets, harnesses, and luxury leather goods |
Suggested Uses
- Belts and straps
- Bridles, harnesses, and tack gear
- Wallets and premium accessories
- Watch bands and luxury small leather goods
About Wickett & Craig
Wickett & Craig is one of America’s oldest and most respected vegetable tanneries, producing English Bridle, Harness, and Tooling Leathers since 1867. Their attention to detail and consistent quality make them the preferred choice of craftsmen worldwide.