About Custom Hide

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We have been producing hand-crafted leather briefcases and backpacks in the United States since 1984.
Our skilled craftsmen hand-craft our designs one at a time; ensuring each piece is crafted with a determined attention to detail.

At Custom Hide, our passion is to produce the best, and have a satisfied and a loyal customer base.

OUR PRICES
What sets us apart from the other manufacturers and retailers in the business is the fact that we have no middlemen, and therefore no additional markups before the products are presented to our customers directly from our Factory.
Our products are not available in any retail stores.

OUR LEATHERS
Our hides are hand-selected from the finest tanneries. Like a fingerprint, each one is unique.

Our products are hand-crafted of heavy-duty, 5-6 ounce natural vegetable tanned Full-Grain cowhides that rather than wearing out, develop a natural "Patina" and grow more beautiful each passing year. and unlike other manufacturers, we also line the inside of our cases with supple Full-Grain leathers instead of fabric or less expensive suede lining that would show wear and get easily soiled by time.

The natural oils in the hides we use on our briefcases provide enough waterproofing for you to take them out to rain or snow for even a couple of hours at a time.

STITCHINGS
Stitching is very important because it elongates the life of the item. Better stitching means better quality. You'll be able to have that item around for a lot longer when the stitching is perfect. Just by looking at some seams you will be able to tell that it was well-constructed by the elaborate stitching. Make sure the stitching is straight. Crooked stitching and hems probably means it was made by people who aren't professional. If you see a loose thread, go ahead and pull it. If it starts to unravel the stitching, put it back and walk away.
One thing will never change: neatness counts. Stitches should be evenly spaced and run parallel to each other.

THREADS
We use high quality #69 100% polyester thread. This is a heavy duty sewing thread that is resistant to chemicals, abrasion, and sunlight. This thread is produced from type 66 filament nylon, the highest grade available.

HARDWARE
When it comes to hardware, think heavy. Solid brass hardware will feel weighty and sturdy in the hand.

All the metal fittings that go on our products are solid brass to ensure durability. The quality of solid brass makes it costlier than aluminum or plated steel. But unlike those metals, solid brass will not rust, corrode or need to be periodically replaced. So, solid brass will not only give you a lifetime of reliable performance, overall, it will end up saving you a headache

Since hardware can be plated to give the "look" of solid brass, it is sometimes difficult to tell. Many manufacturers—proud of their product quality—stamp the words Solid Brass on the back surface of the hardware.

Antique finish: Throughout our website, you will see our hardware photographed in the antique brass finish. This traditional finish provides contrast which accents the ruggedness of our products. The natural finish of polished brass is shiny. To the contrary, an antique brass finish appears worn with time, is darker than natural brass, and absorbs more light than it reflects.

CONSTRUCTION
We only use solid pieces of hide in the production of our designs.
In our briefcases, a steel metal bar is bar built into the top under the handle for added support and durability. All the other parts, including the shoulder strap are constructed with the same emphasis on strength and reinforced with solid brass rivets at the pressure points.

The shoulder straps on our backpacks are constructed from two layers of heavy-duty leather for extra durability and built wider than usual for extra comfort.

WARRANTY
We take pride in our work, use the best quality materials, pay a lot of attention to detail, and expect you to use our cases for many years. That's why every one of our cases comes with a lifetime warranty without any strings attached.

CUSTOM MADE
Another fact that makes us unique is our ability to offer custom-made products that are tailored to your own specifications.

In addition to the top-quality leather briefcases and backpacks that are available in our collections, we offer you the luxury of building a custom-made leather briefcase or a leather backpack to specifically suit your needs. So instead of having to settle down for a briefcase where the dimensions and style is chosen for you, have one custom-made to your own specifications.

You can always reach us via Email or Toll Free: 1-888-624-2448 Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
CService@Customhide.com