Over 99% of the cowhides sold today are tanned using harsh, toxic chemicals.

 

More than just the environmental hit to the planet, chemically tanned hides don’t have the luxurious sheen, feel, and longevity of Howdy Hide's vegetable-tanned hides.

 

Our vegetable-tanned cowhides cost more, and they're worth it!

 

The benefits of vegetable-tanned cowhides include:

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• Superior sheen and softness

• A pleasant, aromatic smell

• The edges of the hides won't curl up like chemically tanned hides

• Hides won't lose their hair

• Long-lasting - Forty years or longer of use

• Hypoallergenic

• Easy Maintenance – stain and slip-resistant

• Environmentally safe, artesian tanning process used for thousands of years