CUSTOM TANNING SERVICES
Wildfibre Organic Tannery offers professional hide tanning services in Canada using traditional, natural methods. We specialize in brain-tanned and chemical-free leather, producing soft, durable hides that are made to be used—not stored away.
If you’re looking to turn your raw hide into something real, this is where it happens.​ We work with a range of North American game hides and select livestock.
Common hides include:
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Deer hides (whitetail and mule)
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Elk hides
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Moose hides
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Beef & Bison Hides
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Select sheep and small livestock (case-by-case)
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All Wild furs
If you’re unsure whether your hide is suitable, reach out before shipping. Proper handling and condition matter—and we’ll tell you straight.
Custom Tanning services is available on a case by case basis. Please download and review the Animal Hide Handling Guidelines document to ensure your hide will be suitable for tanning. ​​
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Traditionally tanned hides are smoked to set the tan and will have a slight smoke smell that will dissipate over time. Each hide is hand crafted and worked over multiple weeks and will have some imperfections that will not compromise the integrity but add character as a one of a kind statement piece you can be proud of.​
Our Process (Natural, Chemical-Free)
Every hide is tanned using traditional brain tanning methods, without synthetic chemicals, chrome, or shortcuts. This process includes:
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Full rehydration and membrane removal
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Hand-working and softening
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Brain application (natural emulsification)
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Smoking for preservation and durability
No factory processing. No bulk chemical baths. Each hide is worked by hand, start to finish.
The result is a breathable, washable, naturally tanned leather that stays soft and usable over time.​​
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Pricing
We don’t hide pricing. This is skilled labour, and it’s priced accordingly.
Starting Rates:
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Wild Furs - Flate rate Quotes, Competitive Pricing
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Domestic Sheep - Flat Rate Quotes, Competitive Pricing
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Hair on Large Hides ( Beef, Bison, Deer etc.) $42 / sqft
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Leather Large Hides ( Hair off ) $44 / sqft
Final pricing depends on:
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Size of the hide
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Condition (damage, improper handling / preservation)
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Extra repair work required
Shipping is the client’s responsibility both ways.
If your hide arrives in poor condition, we will assess and confirm whether it is worth proceeding before any work begins.
CUSTOM TANNING SERVICES
You’re not sending your hide to a factory. You’re placing it in the hands of someone who understands the work, respects the material, and does it properly.
Spots are limited based on seasonal capacity.
What to Expect
This is not fast fashion—and that’s the point. Tanning is a physical, multi-step process that depends on weather, workload, and hide condition.
Timeline
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Typical turnaround: 8–16+ weeks
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Seasonal fluctuations apply (fall = busiest)
Finish
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Soft, supple, and broken-in
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Matte, natural appearance (not shiny or plastic-coated)
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Slight variations in texture and color—no two hides are identical
Quality
We aim for high-functioning hides, not perfection.
Scars, holes, and natural markings are part of the material—not defects.​​​
Hide Hustle Tanners
Hide Hustle is more than a training program — it’s a living ecosystem of skilled women bringing hides back to life. The hides offered here are created by Hide Hustle–trained tanners who have completed hands-on education, mentorship, and real production work using Wildfibre methods. Each hide represents hours of labor, learning, problem-solving, and care. These women aren’t outsourcing their work or cutting corners — they are tanning with intention, accountability, and pride, guided and supported through the process as they build sustainable, home-based businesses.
When you purchase a hide through Hide Hustle, you’re not just buying leather — you’re directly supporting a woman’s craft, growth, and livelihood. Each tannery partner has her own bio and story linked below, along with the hides she currently has available for purchase. We believe transparency matters. You’ll know who tanned your hide, why she does this work, and what makes her process unique. This is ethical, small-batch leather with a face, a name, and a story — and every hide carries the hands and heart of the woman who made it.