Spring | Summer 2020

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.

New Introductions

DrifterExplore

BohoExplore

MarathonExplore

Big BayExplore

RivetExplore

NomadExplore

Perforated LeathersExplore

SurferExplore

Heritage Leathers

HorizonExplore

Pig IronExplore

ShagExplore

Colorfast ShagExplore

Silkee® WaterproofExplore

Weather Tight® WaterproofExplore

Summer SuedeExplore

Colorfast PlushExplore

CuddleExplore

FirefighterExplore

WarriorExplore

HogwashExplore

Current Season

Drifter

Market

Casual and athleisure footwear for both men and women.

Features

A terrycloth striped print on pigskin nubuck.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Boho

Market

Casual, sport or athleisure footwear.

Features

A three dimensional raffia print on pigskin nubuck.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Marathon

Market

Casual, sport and athleisure footwear.

Features

A deep emboss of a mesh print, bringing a textile look to the leather.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Big Bay

Market

Casual, sport, work, and athleisure footwear.

Features

A fine three dimensional emboss that creates a graphic look.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Rivet

Market

Sport, outdoor, and casual footwear for both men and women.

Features

A deep de-bossing print in a small rivet design.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Nomad

Market

Casual and athleisure footwear.

Features

A multi directional woven emboss on pigskin nubuck.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Perforated Leathers

Market

Casual, sport , or athleisure footwear.

Features

An assortment of perforations, from simulated perforations to multi textured perforations. These will work well in summer casuals, sandal straps and athleisure shillouettes.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Surfer

Market

Casual, sport or athleisure footwear for both men and women.

Features

A printed distressed marbled pattern on pigskin nubuck.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Horizon

Leather now has an eco-friendlier option! Silicone provides water resistance to this bio-degradable pigskin nubuck, and starting with organic wet white means the color range is clear and crisp.

Market

Casual, outdoor, work, and athletic.

Features

Chrome-free, PFC-free, biodegradable, sustainable, water-resistant.

Temper

Medium to Firm

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

1.4 - 1.6 mm

Pig Iron

Pig Iron is designed to fuse to polyester and poly-blend footwear, creating an ultra lightweight leather and textile upper. Pig Iron delivers to the factory as a complete package with application directions included.

Market

Casual, lifestyle.

Features

No-sew, DWR-free, Silkee® suede.

Temper

Medium to Firm

Weight

1.0 - 1.2 mm

Shag

Wolverine invented Shag in the 1950's. It is the original pigskin nubuck leather in the world. Shag is our opening price point leather, built to last, available in a wide range of colors. For higher performance, please see ColorFast Shag.

Market

Casual, outdoor, work, and athletic.

Features

Water repellent, oil repellent, stain repellent, chemical repellent.

Temper

Medium to Firm

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

1.4 - 1.6 mm

Colorfast Shag

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

Market

Casual, outdoor, work, and athletic.

Features

Fade resistant, water repellent, oil repellent, stain repellent, chemical repellent.

Temper

Medium to Firm

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

1.4 - 1.6 mm

Silkee® Suede Waterproof

Silkee® Suede 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® Suede was invented by Wolverine and is a registered trademark. Be sure you buy the original!

Market

Casual, sport, outdoor.

Features

Waterproof: 15k - 25k maeser flexes, soft, oil repellent, stain repellent.

Temper

Soft to Medium

Weight

1.4 – 1.6 mm

Weather Tight® Waterproof

Weather Tight® 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; Weather Tight® Waterproof is a registered trademark.

Market

Outdoor, work, safety, casual, athletic.

Features

Waterproof: 15k - 25k maeser flexes, soft, oil repellent, stain repellent, chemical repellant.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.2 – 1.4 mm

1.4 – 1.6 mm

Summer Suede

Summer Suede is a soft nubuck that offers a classic pig nubuck look with the benefits of being PFC free. This article is available in a wide range of color, and holds color depth beautifully. It will work well in a wide variety of shoes from athletic to summer casuals. For styles that require sandal straps and pig nubuck footbeds, we have two additional articles. The article for sandal straps is Sandal Suede, and the article for footbeds is Colorfast Summer Suede. Please inquire if you would like to review these additional articles.

Market

Casual, sport.

Features

PFC-free.

Temper

Medium to Firm

Weight

1.0 – 1.2 mm

1.2 – 1.4 mm

1.4 – 1.6 mm

Colorfast 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.

Market

Infant, toddler, crib.

Features

Fade resistant, water repellent, oil repellent, stain repellent.

Temper

Soft

Weight

1.2 - 1.4 mm

1.4 - 1.6 mm

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.

Market

Luxury leather, casual, sport, outdoor.

Features

Softest Nubuck in our range, water repellent, stain repellent.

Temper

Soft

Weight

1.2 – 1.4 mm

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.

Market

Automotive, motorcycle, racing.

Features

Flame retardants (NFPA & EN ISO 6941), chemical repellent (including brake fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid, and gasoline), oil repellent, stain repellent, available in waterproof.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.4 - 1.6 mm

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.

Market

Military, casual, athletic, work, safety.

Features

Waterproof: 25k maeser flexes, chemical repellent (including brake fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid, gasoline, and hydraulic fluid), oil repellent.

Temper

Medium to Firm

Weight

1.4 - 1.6 mm

Hogwash

Hogwash is a fully machine washable pigskin nubuck leather that is bleed-resistant, colorfast and washfast. The leather has been washed twice in a 30 degrees C cycle with a mild soap (non phosphate). The test method to follow is IUF 423 (ISO 15703).

We are featuring 7 colors in the palette to bring a range of fresh options for fashion and sport footwear, vulcanized, cup sole and other cement constructions.

Market

Athletic, casual, sport, outdoor, fitness.

Features

Soft, water repellent, oil repellent, stain repellent, chemical repellent, durable, easy care.

Temper

Medium

Weight

1.0 - 1.2 mm

1.2 - 1.4 mm

Hogwash Care Instructions

  1. Use non-phosphate detergent, such as Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate.
  2. Water temperature is cold.
  3. We will commit up to 2 washes, which is the normal industry standard for leather.
  4. Air-dry away from direct sun or heat source.
  5. When dry, brush surface with bristle brush to return nap to its soft luster.