Autumn | Winter 2021/2022

Pigskin | Truly Unique

While leather can come from a wide range of animals, the pig provides a truly unique leather. Pigskin is special because – unlike other animal skins – it breathes through many tiny pores, which allowed the animal to keep the body cool in summer and comfortable in cold weather. Pigskin is also tough and durable, and, with some assistance from Wolverine Leathers, can be soft and beautiful.

Sustainable Collection

Wolverine Leathers Sustainable Initiative

At Wolverine Leathers, we have nothing to hide. We're far from perfect, but perfection is what we strive for, which brings us closer by the day. Until we get there, we're dedicated to being open and transparent about where we stand and where we're going next. Because animals, workers, and the world rely on us taking bold steps forward.

  • We use sustainable, environmentally friendly materials and tanning processes in our leathers to improve product performance while reducing our chemical footprint.
  • We measure and improve energy consumption, air and noise emissions, water usage and waste management in accordance with LWG Standards.
  • We promote worker safety and well-being through LWG Standards for worker safety and UN sustainability goals.
  • We work to provide product transparency and traceability from farm to footwear.
  • We are the exclusive leather partner with HeiQ — offering PFC Free Water Repellency as the standard in out product range.

Follow along to learn more about our initiatives and journey.

Color Palette / HorizonExplore

Horizon NubuckExplore

PhantomExplore

Horizon Full Grain LiningExplore

Horizon Glazed Split LiningExplore

Horizon Split Suede LiningExplore

Heritage

ShagExplore

WeatherTight® WaterproofExplore

Silkee®Explore

Silkee® WaterproofExplore

CuddleExplore

Summer NubuckExplore

Performance

CF ShagExplore

CF PlushExplore

FirefighterExplore

WarriorExplore

Innovation

NativeExplore

SpringbuckExplore

GramercyExplore

JasperExplore

TangoExplore

Textured

TextureExplore

Color Palette / Horizon

The new normal of sustainable, high-quality products is ushered in as the environment takes the front seat of this new decade. Trans seasonal colors become more important than ever as product trends point to seasonless and high quality. Horizon nubuck offers the high quality of our heritage nubucks while becoming our sustainable option as it is chrome-free. Below is our range of colors that we believe are directionally important for your Fall/Winter 2021 collection.

Black 448

Description

Silkee Soft Nubuck made on an eco friendly tannage free of minerals. Most akin to the skin.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the high end eco friendly footwear market segments.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush.

Skin Size

4 – 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 – 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Horizon Nubuck

Horizon is a silkee soft nubuck made on an eco-friendly tannage that is free of minerals, and most akin to the skin. HeiQ provides water resistance to this pigskin nubuck, that starts with a wet white tannage. When starting with a wet white tannage means that colors will be clear and crisp, making it the perfect choice to feature our color story. Now also available in waterproof as Horizon WP.

Description

Silkee Soft Nubuck made on an eco friendly tannage free of minerals. Most akin to the skin.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the high end eco friendly footwear market segments.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush.

Skin Size

4 – 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 – 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Phantom

Phantom is our white nubuck. A truly unique and special product made on our chrome free tannage.

Description

Silkee Soft White Nubuck made on an eco friendly wet white tannage.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's athletic footwear.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush.

Skin Size

4 – 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 – 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Horizon Full Grain Lining

Details focus on the environment without compromising wear-comfort for the customer. This lining was designed with Wolverine Leathers' Chrome-Free Nubuck "HORIZON" in mind. The leathers work together to create one of the most environmentally friendly leather package options for designers.

Semi-Shiny Leather, Milled Character, Aniline Finish, Full-Grain

Description

A soft natural grain lining leather. Tanned without the usage of any metals, aldehydes, vegetable, salts, or inorganic acids with an average size of 12-16 sf. Details focus on the environnent without compromising wear-comfort for the customer.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Skin Size

16 sf / skin

Thickness Available

0.6 - 0.8mm

Horizon Glazed Split Lining

Details focus on the environment without compromising wear-comfort for the customer. This lining was designed with Wolverine Leathers' Chrome-Free Nubuck "HORIZON" in mind. The leathers work together to create one of the most environmentally friendly leather package options for designers.

Semi-Shiny, Waxy Character, Split Suede

Description

A medium soft finished lining with a natural gloss & silicone touch minimizing abrasion with the foot. Tanned without the usage of any metals, aldehydes, vegetable, salts, or inorganic acids with an average size of 8-10 sf.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Skin Size

9 sf / skin

Thickness Available

0.6 - 0.8mm

Horizon Split Suede Lining

Details focus on the environment without compromising wear-comfort for the customer. This lining was designed with Wolverine Leathers' Chrome-Free Nubuck "HORIZON" in mind. The leathers work together to create one of the most environmentally friendly leather package options for designers.

Dull Luster, Milled Character, Split Suede

Description

A soft Suede lining leather. Tanned without the usage of any metals, aldehydes, vegetable, salts, or inorganic acids with an average size of 8-10 sf. Horizon Suede Lining has an elegant mild nap.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Skin Size

9 sf / skin

Thickness Available

0.6 - 0.8mm

Shag

Shag is our opening price point leather, built to last, available in a wide range of colors. For higher performance, please see CF Shag.

Description

Medium soft nubuck with an elegant silkee touch and excellent writing effect while offering HeiQ water resistance. Made on small pig skins.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Shoe Finish Procedure

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

WeatherTight® Waterproof

WeatherTight® Waterproof is made to take you from the city streets to the trail without having to change footwear. Waterproof to keep you dry in wet conditions. Created by Wolverine in 1983.

Description

Medium Soft Nubuck with an elegant touch and excellent writing effect with high dry and wet crock properties.

Product Placement

Suitable for high end men's, women's, and children's unlined shoes and can be rest assured for color bleeding on to the socks.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Silkee®

Silkee® is a refined and luxurious pigskin nubuck, softer than Breathin' Brushed. It has a rich nap and is suited for all casual/dress/outdoor/athletic footwear. Silkee® was invented by Wolverine. Be sure you are buying the original!

Classic Taupe 366

Description

Soft nubuck with an elegant touch and waterproof performance for outdoor product.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Shoe finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.0 - 1.2mm
1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Silkee® Waterproof

Silkee® WP is a refined and luxurious pigskin nubuck, softer than Shag. It has a rich nap suited for all casual, dress, outdoor, and athletic footwear. Silkee® was invented by Wolverine. Be sure you buy the original!

Charlie Brown 696

Description

Soft nubuck with an elegant touch and waterproof and oil resistance effect for outdoor men's and women's lined shoes.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Shoe finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Cuddle

Cuddle is our softest and most luxurious nubuck with a nap that is almost like velvet. You will want to feature Cuddle in any lifestyle product that will make the red carpet.

Pirate Black 448
White 102

Description

Cuddle is the most soft and luxurious leathers in our nubuck range. It is ideal for men's and women's casual shoes.

Product Placement

Cuddle is the most soft leather in the range of pig nubuck ideal of sneakers / Kids casuals.

Shoe finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Summer Nubuck

Summer Nubuck is our opening price point nubuck. It offers our standard beautiful nubuck, without water resistance. It works great in footwear that does not require performance features.

Description

Medium soft nubuck with an elegent silkee touch and excellent writing effect that is made on small pig skins.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Shoe finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

CF Shag

CF Shag is one of our best selling leathers! CF Shag allows for saturated colors without the worry of color migration. Our classic leather elevated.

Description

Medium Soft Nubuck with an elegant touch and excellent writing effect with high dry and wet crock properties.

Product Placement

Suitable for high end men's, women's, and children's unlined shoes and can be rest assured for color bleeding on to the socks.

Shoe finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

CF Plush

Colorfast Plush is built for the curious baby by utilizing color-migration resistance of the highest level without a rigid temper. Strict RSL compliance is met with this leather to ensure safety from even the most saturated of colors.

Description

Medium Soft Nubuck with an elegant touch and excellent writing effect with high dry and wet crock properties.

Product Placement

Suitable for making high end infant shoes where parents can be rest assured for color bleeding on to saliva.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Wolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm

Firefighter

Firefighter is made for the dirtiest of jobs. A resistance list built for multiple industries, this is our most resistant leather available. Waterproof protection is available for Firefighter. We can match colors for NASCAR, Grande Prix, or any team motorsport.

Description

Nubuck treated with special polymers providing fire resistance and water resistance.

Product Placement

Suitable for robust industrial boots and riding boots.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Wolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.4 - 1.6mm

Warrior

Warrior was created for the US Armed Services, but is available to everyone. Protective against many fluids, waterproof, and available in a wide range of colors. Also made in the USA.

Description

Warrior is a USA military approved waterproof pigskin nubuck for high breathability, water, oil, fungal resistance.

Product Placement

Production of men's lined footwear for excellent protection of feet from extreme weather conditions.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Wolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.4 - 1.6mm

Native

Native is a special article, that brings leather back to basics. It is a leather tanned in the pearl, and developed to have a natural look with no dyes. It creates a unique look in finished product, highlighting the natural defects throughout the skin.

Natural

Description

A soft nubuck, that is in the pearl. This article is not dyed with color, and highlights the natural defects of pigskin nubuck.

Product Placement

Men's and women's casual, athletic and athleisure silhouettes that want to create a distinct look of this natural product.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Springbuck

Make your silhouettes spring. We've combined nubuck and spandex to create a new tool for your design palette. Imagine leather with up to 150% stretch recovery. That's Springbuck.

Springbuck combines a thin layer nubuck suede with stretchy spandex, directly in the tanning drum. The result is a composite material that is very elastic to ensure the restoring forces are retained without the leather being over-stretched. Not only does it prevent permanent expansion of leather due to movement and body heat, but it ensures that foot-hugging properties remain.

Looking to lighten a profile, upgrade a synthetic or spandex-only design? Springbuck is more than a stretch. It may be the design breakthrough you've been looking for.

Description

Springbuck is a soft, stretchable nubuck leather that stretches up to 150% of its original size and returns back to its original condition without loss of shape. The stretch can be repeated up to 200 times without any structural changes.

Product Placement

A perfect choice for designers looking to replace synthetic spandex and increase aesthetic values with real leather. Suitable for gusset, gloving or slip-on construction.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush.

Skin Size

3 - 4.5 sf / skin

Thickness Available

0.8 - 1.0mm*

* 0.5 / 0.6 mm leather is composite with 0.3 mm stretch fabric for a final working thickness of 0.8 to 1.0 mm.

Gramercy

Gramercy offers a refined look, with its glazed finish and milled break. Bringing character to your footwear.

Description

A glazed leather with a distressed break. The break will vary throughout the extremes of the skin from backbone to bellies.

Product Placement

Great for men's dress shoes, and women's casual and dress.

Shoe Finish Procedures

The wax is reactive at a temperature of 60c. This leather is not suitable for silicone treatments.

Skin Size

5 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Jasper

An elevated take on our heritage nubucks. Jasper has a burnishing wax in the tannage, allowing you to add some additional personality in finished product.

Whiskey

Description

Jasper is a medium soft nubuck with an elegant touch, and stuffed with burnishing waxes.

Product Placement

Suitable for men's and women's product.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Burnish with a cotton wheel and carnauba wax.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm

Tango

A fun leather that is a double-dyed sandwich nubuck. The grain and flesh side are the same color, while the core is contrasting. This leather is great for raw edges, and perf'd shoes.

Black 448

Description

This leather is a nubuck sandwich dyed leather, with two contrasting colors on a chrome free tannage. The dark shade is suitable for the outside and the lighter shade for the inside color.

Product Placement

Suitable for men's and women's product with raw edges and perf's.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed clean with a stiff dry brush.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.4 - 1.6mm

Texture

Description

Our embossed leathers add texture and interest to our traditional nubuck leathers.

Product Placement

Production of women's and men's lined footwear for the casual, sport, and athletic market segments.

Shoe Finish Procedures

Shoe is brushed off with a clean stiff dry bristle brush. If heavily soiled, wash with a mild soap, such as Woolite® and air dry.

Skin Size

4 - 7 sf / skin

Thickness Available

1.2 - 1.4mm
1.4 - 1.6mm