Leather Buying Guides & Resources: Where to Start

Whether you are buying leather for the first time or restocking a workshop, the questions tend to be the same: which leather suits the job, what it should cost, and which tools you actually need. Below are the guides our customers ask for most.

Choosing the right leather

If you are not sure where to begin, our guide on where to buy leather in South Africa covers grades, thickness and what to expect to pay per metre. For a plain-English breakdown of the different hides and finishes, see our guide to the top types of leather.

Colouring and finishing

Recolouring a couch or finishing a new piece is one of the most common jobs we help with. Our page on where to buy leather dye in South Africa explains the difference between dyes, stains and finishes, and which to use on which leather.

Tools and workshop kit

Cutting, stitching, edging and punching all need the right tool. Our leather tools South Africa guide walks through what each tool does and what a starter kit should contain.

Upholstery and specialist materials

For furniture and interiors work, our upholstery fabric range in Cape Town covers weights, widths and suitability. And for care and pressure-relief applications, we stock medical sheepskin.

Still not sure? Our team in Cape Town and Pinetown are happy to talk it through. Bring a sample if you have one.