Understanding Our Leather Grades

Leather is a natural material, celebrated for its unique beauty, warmth, and individual character. Each hide possesses a distinct shape, size, color, and natural markings like scars or blemishes. These unique traits are part of its inherent charm and contribute to the personality of every finished product.

Because of these natural characteristics, leather is graded based on the presence of imperfections. This grading does not affect the inherent quality or durability of the leather itself, but rather indicates the number of natural scars, cuts, blemishes, or other unique features present on the hide.

We buy and sell our leather as Tannery Run (TR), which is a standard industry method. A Tannery Run typically consists of:

  • 20% Grade A
  • 50% Grade B
  • 20% Grade C
  • 10% Utility Grade

Here's a breakdown of what each grade signifies:

Grade A 

  • Allows for 1 to 2 small defects in the prime, most visible areas of the hide.
  • May have 3 to 4 minor defects in the non-prime areas (like the belly or edges).

Grade B 

  • May have 3 to 4 defects in the prime areas.
  • May feature some small holes in the non-prime regions of the hide.

Grade C

  •  Can have 3 to 6 defects in the prime areas 
  • May feature some small holes in the non-prime regions of the hide.

 

How We Calculate “Approx. Dimensions”

At India Leather Supply, we aim to keep every aspect of our product listings clear and transparent. Each leather panel is measured across all four sides, since hides are naturally irregular and rarely form perfect rectangles.

To calculate the “Approx. Dimensions”, we take the average of the opposite sides (length and width) and then round the result down to the nearest whole centimeter. This gives a realistic visual idea of the panel’s proportions and layout.

Please note that belly and shoulder pieces tend to have more irregular shapes, so in such cases these figures serve only as a general indication of the overall shape and orientation of the panel.

These dimensions do not represent the minimum usable area — that’s not their purpose. Their main intent is to provide customers with a fair and consistent sense of size and form, helping you visualize the leather before purchase.