Prestige Leather Choice
Which leather to choose for your Prestige saddle.
At Prestige different leather options are offered per saddle. For each leather option there are different color options. Some leather options have the choice of black or tobacco whilst the Elite leather line offers a third option called London.
Not every Prestige saddle comes with all leather choices. Therefore, please make sure you read carefully which leather options are given.
Saddles ordered with us come standard with Lux leather. If you prefer another leather option, we kindly ask you to explicitly inform us when you place your order with us. Note that if you place an order online without requesting a personal quotation that your saddle will be delivered in Lux leather.
The types of leather
The choice and types of leather described only refer to the ones used in flaps and skirts, while the seat and roll knee are made of calf or bovine leather depending on the model. The available types vary depending on the selected model. Not all leather options are suitable for the entire range of products.
Elite
The peculiarity of the Elite is its London colour, available exclusively for this leather category. In the premium line we offer two types of Elite products: printed leather and lined with calfskin. Elite printed leather is a natural product subjected to a vegetable tanning process in tanks, which requires longer processing than other methods. This process guarantees superior quality, better colour fixation and good resistance to aging under normal use. Therefore, Elite printed leather is the ideal choice for those looking for a durable and resistant product. This variant is only available for jumping saddles, with a thickness ranging from 4.0 to 4.5 mm for flaps and skirts. The Elite doubled calfskin, on the other hand, is resilient to an oiling process to guarantee maximum softness. This type of leather offers optimal grip, giving a comfortable and secure feel. The lined leather variant is available for Jumping, Dressage and Cross Country saddles.
Lux
Lux is a lined leather that undergoes vegetable tanning processes and is crafted according to the highest standards, following the tradition of Prestige’s production process to achieve the typical grip of calfskin leather. Lux leather can be either smooth or printed for the Premium Line Jumping, Cross Country, and Leisure Time saddles, or only smooth for Dressage saddles. Lux leather stands out for its good grip and extreme durability. The thickness of the lined flaps and skirts with this material is approximately 5 mm. The available colors for Lux lined leather are: black, tobacco.
Super Printed
The Super is a soft and durable printed leather that provides excellent grip. Subjected to vegetable tanning in drums, this leather undergoes a longer processing time compared to other techniques, ensuring a high-quality product and good aging over time. The thickness of the flaps and skirts in this material is approximately 4 mm. Super leather is available exclusively for high-end show jumping saddles.
Calfskin
The naturalness of calfskin leather provides extreme softness and good aging of the product. Treated with an oiling process, it ensures optimal grip. It is distinguished from bovine leather by its fine and elegant grain. The thickness of the lined flaps and skirts is approximately 4 mm. Calfskin leather is available only for Premium line.
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