Garment Leather Soft Touch (Cowhide) – Premium Quality for Luxurious Creations

A lightweight clothing leather, with a soft handle and smooth surface, ideal for jackets, pants, suits, bags and purses. This versatile lining leather is available in a variety of colours. Sold by the hide, priced per square foot.

Hide Size: 15-25 sqft

Important Information

Leather is a natural product, so holes, marks and scars are to be expected. The final price on your invoice will reflect the actual size of the hide dispatched. Minimum order quantity is 18 sqft, which equals one hide. To convert square feet to square metres, divide by 10.764.

Garment leather is more than just a material — it’s a statement of quality, craftsmanship, and comfort. Our Garment Leather Soft Touch (Cowhide) offers a perfect balance of elegance and durability, making it a top choice for designers, leatherworkers, and manufacturers across New Zealand who value premium finishes and superior texture.

This cowhide leather is specially crafted to deliver a supple, buttery-soft feel while maintaining strength and flexibility. At an average thickness of around 0.7mm, it is thin enough to drape naturally for garments yet strong enough to withstand everyday use. Each hide is carefully processed to ensure consistency in texture and colour, providing artisans with a reliable foundation for luxury products.

Sourced from high-grade cowhide and finished using advanced tanning techniques, this soft-touch leather is ideal for creating jackets, skirts, handbags, gloves, upholstery, and fine accessories. It has a smooth, elegant surface with a subtle sheen that instantly elevates the aesthetic of any creation.

Whether you’re designing custom fashion pieces or small leather goods, our Garment Leather Soft Touch ensures that your finished product looks refined, feels incredible, and lasts beautifully over time.

Description

Our Soft Touch Garment Leather is made from the finest quality cowhide — a material known for its natural grain, softness, and resilience. The leather is tanned to a gentle temper, creating a light and flexible finish that’s perfect for sewing, lining, or draping over curves.

This garment leather is finished with a delicate top coat that enhances its silky texture and protects it from moisture and light scratches. The result is a versatile, premium material that offers endless creative possibilities — from elegant fashion apparel to luxury interiors.

Because it’s sourced from cowhide, this leather offers a fine balance of structure and suppleness. It can easily be cut, stitched, or glued, making it a dream to work with for both professionals and hobbyists. Each hide is inspected for quality assurance to ensure minimal blemishes and consistent colouring throughout.

Common uses include:

• Fashion garments (jackets, skirts, vests)
  
• Handbags, purses, and wallets
  
• Furniture upholstery and décor
  
• Automotive interiors
  
• Footwear lining
  
• Soft accessories such as gloves or hats
  

If you’re searching for leather that combines comfort, style, and long-lasting performance, our Garment Leather Soft Touch is exactly what you need.

Key Points

Premium Cowhide Quality

Crafted from full-grain cowhide, this leather ensures the best balance between softness and strength. It resists tearing and stretching while maintaining its smooth, natural finish.

Soft and Supple Feel

The defining feature of this leather is its luxurious soft touch. It drapes beautifully, feels gentle against the skin, and provides excellent comfort when used for garments or upholstery.

Ideal Thickness for Garments

With a thin yet durable profile, this leather is perfect for clothing, soft accessories, and lining applications. It’s easy to sew using domestic or industrial machines and pairs well with fabrics or other materials.

Versatile for Various Applications

From fashion to furniture, this cowhide leather performs exceptionally well. It’s suitable for both professional workshops and DIY creators who want premium results.

Natural Grain and Finish

The surface showcases a subtle, natural grain pattern that adds depth and authenticity to your creations. It accepts dyes and finishes well, allowing you to customise colours to your liking.

Benefits

1. Luxurious Feel and Appearance

Our garment leather offers the kind of softness you’d expect from luxury brands. It brings a high-end look and feel to your designs, whether used for apparel or accessories.

2. Comfort Without Compromise

The fine texture makes it breathable and lightweight, ensuring all-day comfort when used for clothing or upholstery. It’s ideal for warm climates like New Zealand’s diverse weather conditions.

3. Durable Yet Lightweight

Unlike fabric alternatives, this cowhide garment leather provides exceptional wear resistance while remaining flexible and easy to handle. It won’t fray or weaken easily, giving your products a longer lifespan.

4. Easy to Work With

The smooth surface allows for clean cutting and stitching, while its soft temper prevents cracking when folded. Perfect for artisans who need precision and quality in every stitch.

5. Enhances Product Value

Using genuine cowhide garment leather instantly boosts the perceived value of your creations. Customers can see and feel the difference — making your items more desirable and durable.

6. Sustainable and Natural

Made from genuine hides, this leather is a by-product of the food industry and tanned using environmentally conscious methods. It’s an ethical choice for those who value sustainability in craftsmanship.

Why Choose This Leather

Made for Creators Who Care About Quality

Our Garment Leather Soft Touch isn’t mass-produced or synthetic. Each hide undergoes a meticulous selection and tanning process to ensure excellence. When you buy from us, you’re getting genuine cowhide that has been crafted with care and precision.

Trusted by New Zealand Designers

We proudly supply to leather artisans, boutique fashion houses, and upholstery workshops across New Zealand. Our customers trust our leather because it’s consistent, reliable, and of unmatched quality.

Perfect Balance of Softness and Durability

Unlike stiffer leathers used for saddlery or belts, this garment leather strikes the ideal balance — soft enough for comfort, yet strong enough to handle daily wear and tear.

Consistent Supply and Quality Assurance

Each batch of leather is tested for uniformity in thickness, texture, and finish. You’ll receive hides that are ready to use — saving you time, effort, and waste in production.

Eco-Friendly Tanning

The tanning process uses fewer harsh chemicals, focusing on sustainable methods that preserve the environment while ensuring a soft, beautiful leather finish.

Customisable for Your Brand

This leather takes dye, oil, and finishes extremely well. Whether you want bold colours for fashion or neutral tones for interiors, you can achieve your ideal look effortlessly.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for high-quality leather that combines softness, versatility, and lasting strength, our Garment Leather Soft Touch (Cowhide) is the perfect solution. It’s designed for creators who value premium materials and professional results.

Whether you’re sewing luxury jackets, designing handbags, or upholstering furniture, this leather gives your projects a polished, high-end look with an unbeatable feel. The natural grain, gentle texture, and reliable performance make it one of the most loved leathers among New Zealand designers and crafters.

Invest in the best — choose Garment Leather Soft Touch and bring your creative visions to life with elegance, comfort, and craftsmanship that speaks for itself.