Pegasus uses only the best 1.2mm thick 3 ounce garment grade, combination tanned, aniline dyed, natural full grain front quarter horsehide. Not too thick, not too thin. Comfortable while giving adequate protection. Our leather is in a class all its own when compared to the competition. Combination tanned means that the hides are chrome tanned, then vegetable re-tanned using plant based resins in order to have the best of both worlds; superior water repellent qualities and a soft hand.  Horsehide is a premium leather which will soften with age but will not lose its shape. Its a leather that also ages extremely well. Horsehide is rare and there are only a few tanneries that use old school techniques to produce it.  It is considered the most noble of leathers among experts and collectors. It is especially appreciated since it acquires a warm vintage patina and rugged grain as it molds to the wearer's body. Horsehide is extremely tough and highly abrasion resistant with waterproof qualities making it an ideal leather for motorcycle and outdoor use.

For the "Vintage Black" we use a specific horsehide leather that has a brown base with a black top coat (like leather used in the 30's and 40's) so it will wear beautifully showing glowing patina hightlights. 

Please Note:  On a new jacket, the leather tends to be a bit stiff at first but will soften with use and will mold to the wearer's becoming more comfortable with use.  Please allow a break-in period especially for our horsehide leathers.  The legendary qualities of this leather will show through with time.

 Dark Antique Brown Horsehide

Vintage Black Horsehide

The soft hand and characteristic small pebble like grain of the super premium goatskin molds to your body and develops a glowing patina with age. The amazing grain is natural and not printed or corrected in any way whatsoever.  This characteristic grain gives goatskin a rugged look that is unmistakeable and sets it apart from all other leathers.  Goatskin is one of the most indestructible leathers and was used for pilot jackets like the A2 in WWII and the G1 during the Korean war. It has excellent abraision and tear resistance.  Perfect for an all weather motorcycle jacket. Our Goatskin is very soft from the beginning requiring no break in and acquires a nice drape and great creasing.  It has a supple and slightly waxy hand.  The thickness is 1.2mm, which translates to 3 ounces in weight and it has  the pleasant smell of natural resins and oils used during the tanning process.  A magnificent and rugged leather with amazing natural grain and a soft hand.

Chestnut Brown Goatskin

Genuine Steerhide

Our super premium full analine drum dyed combination tanned garment grade steer hide is the absolute best quality available.  It is very supple and has a silky smooth hand and excellent weather resistant properties.  The uncorrected surface retains all the rich grain and natural character of the hide which will quickly develop a glowing patina.  It is soft and pliable even when new needing a minimal break-in period.  The finish is semi-gloss (less shiny so than our horsehide).  The thickness is around 1.0mm or 2.5 ounces, which is a touch lighter than our other hides making it perfect for a mid season jacket.  It has the pleasant smell of natural resins and oils used during the tanning process.  A superior leather with depth, character, and elegance.

Auburn Brown Steerhide

Dark Khaki Steerhide

Jet Black Steerhide

Genuine Buffalo

This is not your run of the mill buffalo hide!  The super premium vegetable tanned buffalo that we use has a unique grain and creasing/veining with excellent weather resistant properties.  It has a natural analine finish allowing one to appreciate all the beauty and depth of this hide.  It is soft and supple needing minimal break-in time.  It has a more matte finish compared to our horsehide and steer.  The thickness is around 1.2mm, which translates to 3 ounces in weight and it has the pleasant smell of natural resins and oils used during the tanning process.  An excellent and unique hide with lots of character.

Matte Black Buffalo