Ross nappa
Ross nappa is a supple, sturdy nappa leather made from horsehide. The properties of this leather make it particularly suitable for covering all kinds of products. But also for making leather clothing, leather pants, a leather jacket. It is thin enough to be easily processed (0.7 - 0.8 mm.) It has less stretch than, for example, lamb nappa. That means it will hold its shape well. Definitely important for when you are making clothes. Ross nappa is offered in many different colors.
Where the name Nappa comes from ?
If historians are to be believed, the name can be linked to Napa Valley, California. As mentioned, the term nappa leather is used fairly freely and unprotected. Recommended for use as leather for shoes, leather goods, car upholstery, furniture leather, etc.
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Size of ross nappa sheets
As might be expected, these are large hides; they come from a horse's hide. A whole hide can be up to 5 m2 in size. But you can also order the Ross nappa as halves. You can then count on a half with a size of between 2.0 and 2.5 m2.
We are always very careful when it comes to colors when it comes to ross nappa. But leather is and always will be a natural product, so from sheet to sheet there may be very slight color differences. Likewise, colors on the screen may vary by desktop, ipad or mobile.