“I have ordered around sixteen sides from them so far. If you have specific needs and want to see certain things in the hides you order either call or send Manuel an email. My last order was #2 heavy. Couldn’t be happier! You ask, he delivers. I have also ordered his sheepskin (very happy) and his Latigo (extremely happy). Don’t order blind, tell them what you need and they will deliver!”

“This is really great old world style veg tan leather. It is a pleasure to work with, it tools and stamps wonderfully and takes a beautiful burnish from stamping. The edges burnish with ease with a bit of water and glycerin, and I haven't gotten a piece of leather yet that did not suit my purposes.”

“I bought three #2 sides and I’m very happy with them. They cut well, tool excellent and build a beautiful saddle. The only thing I will say other than that, the sides run small compared to American hides so instead of two sides I ordered three. That is well under what I’d be paying for American hides but with the same quality. I will definitely be ordering more, you can’t afford not to!”

“Just got another order in. 2 days to Tampa from Texas. 5 #1 natural double butts, that were beautiful and a lightweight black montana side, that is just the ticket for a couple bags i want to make. The leather has not let me down yet, the double butts and Double Culattas give great yield for belt making, and I use them for other projects as well!”

“After seeing advertisements here on FB, and the recommendations of a couple trusted leatherworkers, I ordered a side of latigo. Was delivered very fast, tracking the whole way, and the quality of the side of latigo is outstanding. I will not hesitate to order from them again. I couldn't be more pleased with both the leather and the sales process!”

“I’ve purchased 9 hides so far and all have been excellent my favorite’s are the Montana sides both 4 and 9 oz along with the finished black 9 /10 ounce without belly. The last one is the burgundy Latigo 9 to 10 ounce and 11 to 12 ounce. I promise you won’t be disappointed. I wasn’t.”

“Don’t mock it till you try it! So far, I have purchased around twelve of their skirting sides as well as their latigo and their shearling. I have been very satisfied with the leather, and their service. My customers have been extremely satisfied with the saddles produced with this leather as well.”

“The Skirting Factory is a great company to buy leather from. I like their customer service. I called Manual before I made my first purchase and asked a few questions. I couldn't believe how good their prices are. I definitely recommend The Skirting Factory especially if you're making saddles and horse tack.”

“I've gotten some absolutely beautiful leather from these guys. I suspect it's the very same veg tan leather I previously bought from the larger distributors with a sticker saying "Made in Argentina." No point in paying a middleman, been buying straight from the Skirting Factory since.”

“Just received my black double shoulder. It molds very easily and shipping was fast. I’ll be ordering again.”

“Excellent leather, easy to work with and great feel in the hand. Manuel provides great customer service and I've enjoyed visiting with him. Elbert Leather Goods has had great experience with The Skirting Factory.”