Charles F Stead & Co. Ltd:- Sheepscar Tannery, Sheepscar Street North, Leeds LS7 2BY, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 113 2621005. Fax: +44 (0) 113 2626309. E-mail:sean@cfstead.com. Contact: Sean Conlon (Shipping). Opening Times: Monday & Wednesday (Tuesday by appointment only) 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Charles F Stead is one of the most respected tanners of suede leather in the world today. They specialise in the tanning, dyeing and finishing of high grade suedes and speciality leathers with interesting grains. They work in the traditional way to produce a distinctive tight-fibred suede which helps their clients to impart an aura of exclusivity for their products, which is so important in the world of fashion. Their tannage has evolved over the years to ensure two of the most important factors in the creation of a quality suede leather.

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One is tightness of nap, and in this respect, their approach shrinks the fibre structure, thereby losing commercial surface area but ensuring a permanent quality of fibre structure, which has immediate and lasting impact in the appearance of the finished product. The second is richness of colour, again directly linked to their own re-tannage and a property which they consider to be of prime importance in the appeal of a quality suede leather. They sell suede and grain leather direct from the tannery at factory prices. Many colours and textures for all purposes including footwear, clothing, upholstery, interior design etc. Minimum quantity one skin. Website http://www.cfstead.com/index2.htm

Tandy (Fittings & Tools):- 5882E Berry Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76119, USA. Tel: 1-888-890-1611 or Fax: 1-817-451-5254. E-mail: tlc@tandyleather.com. General Sales: Tel: 1-800-433-3201 International Tel:: 1-817-496-4874 Canada Tel: 1-800-450-3062 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. E-mail ordering and pre-sales technical questions E-mail: tlfhelp@leatherfactory.com. International order information: E-mail: international@leatherfactory.com. Important! To help us expedite your request, please include your name, phone number (indicate day or evening) and fax number when corresponding via e-mail. Mailing address: Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Sales 3847 East Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas 76119. Corporate Craft Sales: Tel: 817-872-3200 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. E-mail: craft@leatherfactory.com. Mailing address: Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Craft 1900 SE Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas 76140. Government and Education Sales: Tel: 1-800-433-3201 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. E-mail: institution@leatherfactory.com Mailing address Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Institutional Group 3847 East Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas 76119 Credit Account Services: Tel: 817-872-3200 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. E-mail: credit@leatherfactory.com. Mailing address: Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Credit PO Box 50429 Fort Worth, Texas 76105. Customer service: Tel: 817-872-3200 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. E-mail: tlfhelp@leatherfactory.com. Important! To help us expedite your request, please include your name, customer number, order number, phone (indicate day or evening) and fax numbers when you correspond with us via e-mail. Mailing address Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 1900 SE Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas 76140. Returns: Tandy Leather Factory guarantees 100% customer satisfaction or your money back! Before returning a product, call Tandy Leather Factory store nearest you for technical support and product return instructions. Investor relations/press inquiries Mailing address Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Investor Relations 1900 SE Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas 76140. Tel: 817-872-3200. E-mail: sgreene@leatherfactory.com. Public relations E-mail: clandry@leatherfactory.com. Web team to send feedback about our site, E-mail: webmaster@leatherfactory.com. Important! Please include your name, phone number (indicate day or evening) and fax number when you correspond with us via e-mail. A wide selection of leathers available, especially russet leather for tooling. They also supply pre-cut starter kits for the beginner. (See also 'Trade Suppliers' for Fittings and Tools Here). Website http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com

UK Hide Co:- Unit 11 Trade City, Avro Way, Brooklands, Weybridge KT13 OXQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1932 353 338. Fax: +44 (0) 1932 354 310. E-mail: sales@ukhide.co.uk. Contact: Matthew Pactat. This company is an authorized distributor of Connelly Leather, they stock the Autolux, Autocalf and Wentworth ranges. Mail order or customer selection is available and it is possible to view a range of leather samples in all colours in stock from their site. Their Specialist Leather services department offers a comprehensive range of services including leather embossed table and desk inlays tooled in 23ct gold to your own choice of patterns from their standard range. Website http://www.ukhide.co.uk

Whitmore Bacon Group (Tanner):- The Tannery, West Hill, Milborn Port, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5HL, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1963-250620. Fax: +44 (0) 1963-250627. E-mail: mail@whitmore-Bacon.co.uk. Contact: Julian Bacon. The Tannery, Wingrove Edge: Produces, shoe upper leather, belt and bookbinding leather, plus garment leather. They will also produce leather to customer's specifications.