Kangaroo Veg Tanned Hides 1.0mm – Premium Lightweight Leather for Fine Craftsmanship

Kangaroo is a fine, strong vegetable tanned leather ideal for craft projects including stamping, whip making, molded work, armour, wallets, and thonging.

Hide Size: 0.4–0.6 sqm

Important Information

Leather is a natural product, holes, marks and scars are to be expected. Colour may vary due to lighting and digital display differences. For accurate selection, we recommend viewing samples or visiting our showroom. Minimum order quantity is 1sqm, which equals one hide. The final price on your invoice will reflect the actual size of the hide dispatched. To convert square metres to square feet, multiply by 10.764. 

Discover the perfect balance of strength, lightness, and natural beauty with our Kangaroo Veg Tanned Hides 1.0mm. Crafted from 100% genuine Australian kangaroo leather, these hides are renowned for their unmatched tensile strength, fine grain texture, and exceptional flexibility, making them the go-to choice for high-end leather artisans across New Zealand.

Each hide is vegetable tanned using traditional, eco-friendly methods that bring out the rich, natural tone of the leather. The result is a lightweight yet durable material that’s perfect for fine leathercrafts such as wallets, gloves, small accessories, footwear, and detailed decorative work.

Whether you’re creating custom goods or restoring premium leather items, this veg-tanned kangaroo hide provides both performance and authenticity — the hallmark of superior craftsmanship.

Description

Kangaroo leather is widely regarded as one of the strongest leathers in the world. Thanks to its unique fibre alignment — running parallel to the surface — it provides incredible tensile strength while maintaining a thin and supple structure. This makes it ideal for projects that demand a fine yet durable leather.

Our 1.0mm kangaroo hides have been tanned using vegetable tannins extracted from natural plant sources, ensuring the leather remains environmentally responsible and free of harmful chemicals. The process enhances the natural grain, giving each piece a soft, warm finish and a subtle sheen that ages beautifully over time.

These hides are versatile and easy to work with — they cut cleanly, tool beautifully, and take dyes, oils, and finishes exceptionally well.

• Material: 100% Genuine Kangaroo Leather
  
• Thickness: Approx. 1.0mm
  
• Tanning Type: Vegetable-tanned
  
• Texture: Fine grain, smooth surface
  
• Colour: Natural tan (dye-ready)
  
• Applications: Wallets, gloves, footwear, small accessories, bookbinding, leather repairs
  

Key Points

• Premium Quality Kangaroo Leather: Ethically sourced and carefully tanned for consistency.
  
• Vegetable-Tanned Finish: Eco-friendly and ideal for artisans who value natural materials.
  
• Strong Yet Thin: Offers up to ten times the strength of cowhide at the same thickness.
  
• Beautiful Natural Grain: Smooth, elegant surface with visible grain details.
  
• Versatile Use: Excellent for both small leather goods and intricate handcraft projects.
  

Benefits

• Lightweight Strength: Ideal for detailed work that requires durability without bulk.
  
• Natural & Eco-Friendly: Free from synthetic chemicals and treated with plant-based tannins.
  
• Flexible & Easy to Cut: Smooth, pliable surface makes it easy to shape, stitch, or lace.
  
• Ages Gracefully: Develops a unique patina over time, enhancing its natural charm.
  
• Perfect for Customisation: Takes dye, paint, and finish exceptionally well for creative designs.
  

Why Choose This Leather

Kangaroo leather is trusted by professionals around the world for its strength, flexibility, and long lifespan — and our veg-tanned hides bring out the best in this remarkable material.

Choosing Kangaroo Veg Tanned Hides 1.0mm means choosing a leather that’s light enough for delicate items yet durable enough for daily use. Its fine grain makes it ideal for precision cutting and tooling, while its natural tanning process ensures that every piece carries a beautiful, organic look and feel.

For NZ leatherworkers who value sustainability, craftsmanship, and quality, this leather is the ultimate choice. It embodies everything that makes kangaroo hide one of the world’s most respected materials — strength, flexibility, and timeless style.

Conclusion

Our Kangaroo Veg Tanned Hides 1.0mm combine the natural strength of kangaroo leather with the beauty and sustainability of vegetable tanning. Lightweight, strong, and versatile, it’s the ideal leather for artisans who want to create refined, long-lasting, and eco-conscious products.

Whether you’re crafting small accessories, restoring leather goods, or creating detailed braids and bindings, this leather delivers unmatched quality and reliability.

When you choose this leather, you’re not just buying a material — you’re investing in craftsmanship, sustainability, and tradition.