
How large and clean a hide is will determine how many products you can make from it.Color selection should be considered if you want multiple items in different colors, dark color cannot be lightened.We recommend a “Matte / Desert” finish – which has a natural luster and is less prone to cracking than the shiny “Classic” finish.Please make sure that you request a cut of the belly portion.
BOOT HIDE OUT SKIN
When the animal is very large, the “Hornback” side of the skin is too thick and cannot be used in products. Tannery’s have the knowledge to properly process skins and hides for footwear and accessories.ĪMERICAN ALLIGATORS, CROCODILES OR CAIMAN HIDES Hides or skins must be processed thru a tannery, not a taxidermist. Some specialize more than others on specific hides or skins. that can assist you with the tanning process of raw hides. Therefore, in the unfortunate case personal skins or hides don’t hold up during processing, or after the product is made, the customer must bear the risk. However, we are unable to guarantee the durability and color fastness of leather that we don’t provide.

Lighter colors can be used in the lighter shades for a project and then additional projects can be dyed into darker or different colors. if you select black or a dark color, you cannot lighten the skin or change it). Choose colors that can be universal (i.e.Your outfitters should be very knowledgeable on this. Ask for references and samples on who you should use.In most cases, if you harvest hides from a hunt, skins should be tanned in the country of origin.We need hides to be tanned and ready for production. Our policy is to stand behind the quality and fit of the products we produce. If we determine the leather, for one reason or another, is unsuitable we will notify you and return the skins or dispose of them at your direction. When we receive your skins or hides at the factory, we will inspect and evaluate them for suitability for boots, belts and bags. Hill Boots are pleased to produce leather products utilizing your skins and hides from your hunts. Hunters from all over the world provided us with their tanned skins to make products that can be used as a personal mementos of their hunt for a lifetime.

from both international and domestic hunts. Hill Boot Company can make custom cowboy boots, shoes, belts, wallets, purses and other leather goods using your hides, or skins, from elephant, alligator, cape buffalo, hippo, American bison, etc.
