Logo Image
0
Logo Image
0
  • Leathers
    • Our Leathers
    • Crypton Protected Leathers
    • Cortina Emboss
    • Custom Color
    • Leather Types
    • Leather Categories
  • Silicone
  • Design
    • Project Gallery
    • Collections
    • Cortina Curates
  • Resources
    • Browse All Resources
    • History of Leather
    • How Leather is Made
    • Calculate Needs
    • Hide Types and Sizes
    • Care & Cleaning
    • Glossary of Terms
    • FAQ
    • Performance Rating
    • About Silicone
    • About Crypton
    • Cortina Leathers Limited Warranty
    • Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility
    • Universal Leather Cleaner
  • Markets
    • All Markets
    • Hospitality Design
    • Workspace
    • Residential Furniture Manufacturer
    • Residential Showrooms
    • Automotive
    • Aviation
    • Marine
    • Leather Accessories
  • About
    • About Cortina
    • Brand Story
    • Project Gallery
    • The Cortina Difference
    • News
    • Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility
  • Find a Rep
  • Contact
Cortina-Find-a-rep-Icon
Find a Representative
  • Leathers
  • Silicone
  • Design
  • Resources

Cortina LeathersCortina LeathersCortina Leathers

  • Markets
  • About
  • Find a Rep
  • Contact
  •  
  • Our Leathers
  • Crypton Protected Leathers
  • Cortina Emboss
  • Custom Color
  • Browse By Color
  • Browse by Country of Origin
  • Browse By Name
  • Browse By Leather Types
  • Browse by Category
  • Leather Types
  • Leather Categories
  • Project Gallery
  • Collections
  • Cortina Curates
  • History of Leather
  • How Leather is Made
  • Hide Types and Sizes
  • Calculate Needs
  • Glossary of Terms
  • FAQ
  • Care & Cleaning
  • Performance Rating
  • About Crypton
  • About Silicone
  • Universal Leather Cleaner
  • Cortina Leathers Limited Warranty
  • Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility
  • All Markets
  • Hospitality Design
  • Workspace
  • Residential Furniture Manufacturer
  • Residential Showrooms
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Marine
  • Leather Accessories
  • About Cortina
  • Brand Story
  • Project Gallery
  • The Cortina Difference
  • News
  • Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility

FAQ

Who does Cortina Leathers sell to? Expand

Cortina Leathers sells to the architecture and design hospitality industry, as well as authorized manufacturers in contract furniture, residential, aircraft, marine, automotive aftermarket, bookbinding, and motor home industries.

Is Cortina Leathers ISO Certified? Expand

Yes, Cortina Leathers is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. View our certification

What is the origin of Cortina Leathers’ raw hides? Expand

Cortina Leather is committed to using only the highest quality hides from Heavy Native steers and cows from very specific regions of the United States.

What's the difference between chrome and chrome-free leather? Expand

Chrome tanned leathers are tanned with soluble chromium salts, primarily basic chromium sulfate. Chrome-free leathers are tanned with vegetable materials that are derived from certain plants and woods, often called bark tannins.

What is "pure aniline" leather? Expand

Any leather that receives all its color from aniline dyes only and has no topical applications. Natural markings are visible and are to be considered a unique part of each hide.

What is the difference between top grain and full grain? Expand

For "top grain" leather, the top layer of the hide (Epidermis) is buffed off to improve selection, remove excess markings such as warts, scars, and any remaining imperfections. Leather that has not been buffed or sanded is "full grain". The grain and natural markings, which many consider the hallmarks of fine leather, remain.

How much does a hide weigh? Expand

Approximately 8 lbs.

What is the waste factor/yield for your hides? Expand

Our average yield is 65%, waste 35%.

Do you have cut-to-pattern capabilities at Cortina Leathers? Expand

Yes. Our cut-to-pattern program is a special service, providing complete cut parts for upholstered furniture in a broad range of fashionable leathers.

Does Cortina Leather having sewing capabilities? Expand

Yes. We have unlimited sewing capabilities in some of our international tanneries.

Do you have in-stock programs? Expand

Yes. We have over 250 SKU's in solid colors, two-tones, and textures. We ship our in-stock programs within 24 hours from receipt of order. Please see our in-stock product descriptions.

Can you do custom orders? Expand

Yes. Cortina Leather has a vast range of styles and colors to choose from, but we also offer custom orders with a 10 hide minimum. Our color-matching department is unparalleled in the industry, and we offer a large selection of embossing patterns as well as machine or hand tipping services to create a truly unique look.

What is the lead-time for custom orders? Expand

Typically, we submit a 6"x6" strike off for customers' approval within 48 hours. Once the sample is approved, it will take 3 weeks to complete the order.

Is leather environmentally friendly? Expand

Yes. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company, Cortina Leathers firmly adheres to all EPA guidelines and government regulations as part of a company-wide policy to maintain the sustainability of our environment.

Is there lead in any of your products? Expand

No. Our leathers do not contain lead.

Is your leather recyclable? Expand

Our leather is 100% post-consumer recyclable. Scrap leather is recycled to a company that makes small leather goods

How do you clean the leather? Expand

Please click here to view cleaning and care instructions

NYC

153 West 27th Street, Suite 802
New York, NY 10001

Markets
  • Hospitality Design
  • Workspace
  • Residential Furniture Manufacturer
  • Residential Showrooms
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Marine
Resources
  • History of Leather
  • Calculate Needs
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Care & Cleaning
  • About Crypton
  • Hide Types and Sizes
  • FAQ
  • Find a Rep
  • Universal Leather Cleaner
About
  • Our Leathers
  • Brand Story
  • The Cortina Difference
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
Stay in Touch

© 2023 Cortina Leathers
© 2023 Cortina Leathers