Shoe-Making Leather & Fabric - Argentine Waxed Cowhide
Booth| Model Number | S001 |
| Brand | GISMA GUANGZHOU |
| Dimension(L*W*H) | 75D, 150D, 300D, 600D |
| Net Weight | 17.6kg |
| Company | GISMA GUANGZHOU |
I. Basic Information
Argentine Top-Grain Waxed Cowhide (Thin Leather)
Brand / Supplier:
Origin:
Argentina (Imported Top-Grain Yellow Cowhide Crust)
Application:
High-end leather shoes, casual shoes, leather goods, luggage and other products
II. Material Description
Leather Layer: Top-grain yellow cowhide (Steer hide) with fully retained natural grain surfaceCraftsmanship: Eco-friendly non-finished waxing process → Dyeing → Wax polishing, with no surface coating
Style: Natural matte / light oil-wax luster, clear grain and fine pores, with slight "scorched / rubbed" vintage texture
Hand Feel: Thin and soft, flexible without stiffness, high elasticity and crease resistance, smooth touch
Environmental Performance: Free of heavy metals and formaldehyde, complying with European and American footwear environmental protection standards
III. Product Parameters (Thin Leather Version)
Thickness: 1.2–1.4 mm (Thin Type, Non-heavy-duty Leather)Color: Grey, Black (Customizable)
Specification: Single piece area: 13–20 Square Feet (SF)
Weight: Approximately 900 g/m²
Grade: TR1 (Premium) / TR2 (Standard) / TR3 (Economy)
Surface Features: Clear natural pores, no damages, light wax texture and subtle vintage distressed effect
IV. Core Features
Excellent Air Permeability: Coating-free design ensures sweat drainage and foot protection, ideal for formal and casual footwearPremium Texture: Natural leather grain paired with oil-wax sheen, developing unique Patina charm with long-term use
Easy Processing: Thin and soft for effortless cutting with excellent fitting performance, suitable for shoe uppers, linings, tongues and other components
Care Tips: Prone to moisture absorption and slight discoloration; avoid contact with water, oil, coffee and other liquids; regular wax maintenance is required
In-stock Items: Grey and black, 1.2–1.4 mm thickness, TR1/TR2 grades
Minimum Order Quantity: ≥10 Square Feet
Delivery: In stock in Houjie, Dongguan; shipment within 1–3 working days
Appendix: Comprehensive Introduction to Shoe Materials & Functional Fabrics
We focus on the R&D and supply of high-quality upper leather and functional shoe fabrics. Our product range covers all types of genuine leather, artificial leather, microfiber leather and various textile materials. These materials are suitable for the production of casual shoes, sports shoes, safety shoes, children's shoes, work shoes and other full-category footwear. They also meet diverse material demands for luggage, leather goods, accessories and more. With complete styles, stable performance and eco-compliant standards, we offer customized material selection and specification adjustment services.
1. Diverse Leather Material Series
We select high-quality leather raw materials, including basic fabrics such as top-grain leather, split leather, full-grain leather and corrected grain leather. A full range of popular textured leathers is available, including nappa leather, oil wax leather, waxed leather, waxy leather, Argentine waxed cowhide, Argentine waxy cowhide, crazy horse leather, tumbled leather, plain leather, fine-grain leather, litchi grain leather, crocodile grain leather, embossed leather, nubuck leather, color-rubbed leather, pearlescent leather and color-changing leather.
We also provide suede series such as sanded leather, napped leather, reverse suede, velvet leather and chamois leather. Cost-effective composite materials include artificial leather, synthetic leather, PU leather, PVC leather, microfiber leather, recycled leather and eco-leather. Adopting eco-friendly tanning technologies such as chrome-free tanning, vegetable tanning and plant-dyed chrome-free tanning, we produce low-odor, safe and compliant eco-friendly shoe leather.
Classified by application scenarios, our products include upper leather, lining leather, insole leather, tongue leather, collar leather, foxing leather, heel leather and counter bonding leather. Specialized leather is tailored for safety shoes, casual shoes, sports shoes, children's shoes and work shoes as well as women’s exclusive footwear. In terms of physical properties and functionality, we offer thin leather, soft leather, wear-resistant leather, flex-resistant leather, scratch-resistant leather, waterproof leather, breathable leather, antibacterial leather, anti-static leather, yellowing-resistant leather and lightweight leather, balancing wearing comfort and long-term durability. Leather layers are available in top-grain, split and microfiber options, with conventional thicknesses of 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm, 1.4mm, 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm.
Main textures include plain grain, fine grain, tumbled grain, litchi grain, embossed grain and special patterns. Surface treatments such as matte, glossy, semi-matte, waxed, sanded, brushed and color-rubbed finishes are available. Custom handfeel options range from ultra-soft, soft and medium to hard texture. Classic colors including black, gray and brown are in stock, with full-color customization supported. Products are supplied in square feet per piece, whole hides and cut pieces. Featuring excellent physical properties like flex resistance, tensile strength, tear resistance and scratch resistance, our leathers integrate core functions such as air permeability, waterproofing, antibacterial performance and yellowing resistance with low odor. All products strictly comply with REACH, RoHS and EU footwear environmental standards, meeting export requirements for European and American markets.
2. Functional Shoe Fabric Series
We provide one-stop fabric solutions, focusing on core shoe materials such as fly-knit fabric, mesh fabric, 3D mesh and sandwich mesh as well as breathable mesh. Regular in-stock fabrics include oxford cloth, canvas, polyester fabric, nylon fabric, polyamide fabric, knitted fabric, woven fabric, stretch fabric, polar fleece, velvet, suede fabric, polyester pongee, taslon, non-woven fabric, reinforcing cloth and heel stabilizing fabric.
Through lamination and densification processes, we develop reinforced fabric, molded fabric, composite fabric, bonded fabric, high-density fabric and encrypted fabric. Our functional fabrics cover moisture-wicking, quick-drying, mildew-proof, pilling-resistant and high color fastness materials, perfectly matching the material needs of outdoor shoes, running shoes and casual shoes.
Fabrics are mainly made of polyester fiber, nylon, cotton and blended materials, with a weight range of 60–300g/㎡. Yarn specifications include 75D, 150D, 300D and 600D. Density options are standard, high and heavy density, while thickness choices include thin, regular and thick. Elasticity types are non-elastic, slightly elastic and high elastic, with three weaving processes: knitting, weaving and fly-knitting.
Comprehensive Introduction to Shoe Materials & Functional Fabrics
We support composite processing such as single-layer cloth, sponge lamination and EVA bonding. These fabrics deliver outstanding advantages including moisture wicking, quick drying, air permeability, mildew inhibition, pilling resistance and deformation resistance. Widely used in key parts such as shoe uppers, linings, elastic openings, insoles, inner bonding and reinforcement shaping, they feature flexibility, wear resistance and high adhesion, suitable for mass production of various shoe styles.
3. Customization & Environmental Advantages
From leather tanning to fabric weaving, we adopt diversified processes including conventional tanning, chrome-free tanning and plant tanning with strict production control. All materials are eco-friendly, harmless, low-odor and pollution-free. Based on customers’ shoe designs, application scenarios and performance requirements, we offer customized texture, thickness, handfeel, color and composite technology. With one-stop supply of full-category shoe materials, we help footwear enterprises reduce procurement costs and achieve efficient production.
