Collection: Auto Leather Whole Hides

Leather has been used in cars for well over a century. The first motorized vehicles copied the seat cushions and backrests found in horse-drawn carriages, which used to be the main form of transport.

But very soon, the leather got a protective color layer (pigmentation). This surface coloration made the leather more resistant to humidity and dirt. This kind of leather was standard until the 70s and 80s. The leather was not dyed through and was slightly firmer.

The automotive industry checks the quality of the leather very rigorously. There are an infinite number of parameters to be fulfilled by a modern automotive leather. Every manufacturer has their own testing standards.

Because of these rigorous testing standards car leathers are very uniform. It is almost always single color surface.

Cowhides.com is leading supplier of leather to the auto industry, we specialize in custom order and in matching OEM for American Japanese and European cars, all our OEM leather get processed in the US, if you require other types or colors of leather, contact us and we will assist you.