Leather samples, sample books & colour cards
See the leather before you specify it. Colour cards and sample books are free for B2B accounts: up to 12 colour cards per request, from a library of 169 articles, shipped from our tannery in Elda (Spain) in 3–5 business days. If you need a cut sample of a specific article and colour, we quote it case by case.
What you can request
Colour card
The full colour range of an article, printed on the real leather. This is the right first step: you see every available colour before you choose one.
Sample book
The seasonal collection in one book (articles, finishes and colours), for brands and factories that want the whole range on the table.
Cut sample
A piece of a specific article in a specific colour, for fit, lasting or lab tests. Quoted case by case, with the order or on its own; we tell you the cost before anything ships.
How to order
- 1Browse the library
Filter the 169 articles by use (footwear, handbags, small leather goods, belts, garment), animal, finish or thickness.
- 2Add up to 12 colour cards
Build your basket. Mix finishes and animals freely: a usual first request is 4–8 articles for one collection.
- 3Send the request
Company, email, country and application. If you need cut samples of a specific colour, say so in the request and we send you a quote.
- 4Receive them from Elda
You get a confirmation with your reference and a tracking code when the parcel leaves, via DHL or UPS.
What is in the library
Every article is made in our own tannery in Elda: goat, calf, sheep and cow, from 0.8 to 1.4 mm, in finishes from smooth nappa to patent, metallic, embossed, printed, washed, suede and pull-up, plus natural and chrome-free options for barefoot and minimalist footwear. Each article lists thickness, hide size and a reference price per sqft, so you can cost the leather before you ask for anything. Most articles are stock service: one hide or a thousand.
Browse by use
- Leather for footwear →
- Leather for handbags →
- Leather for small leather goods →
- Leather for belts and straps →
- Leather for garment →
Why order from the tannery
You are asking the factory that finishes the leather, not a reseller. TL San Martín is a tannery in Elda (Alicante) working since 1995, with LWG Gold rating under the Leather Manufacturer standard (audit TLS101): the standard in which the Gold medal exists. How to read an LWG certificate shows how to check it in the public directory.
If you move from sample to production, read why a sample and the bulk order can differ and how to stage sample, prototype and production before you commit.
Prefer to write first? jorge@tlsanmartin.com
Questions about leather samples
Are leather samples free?
Colour cards and sample books are free for B2B accounts (brands, factories, designers and workshops). Cut samples of a specific article and colour are not free by default: we quote them case by case before shipping.
What is the difference between a colour card, a sample book and a cut sample?
A colour card shows the full colour range of one article. A sample book groups a seasonal collection. A cut sample is a piece of one article in one colour, for fit and testing. The first two are free; the third is quoted.
How many colour cards can I request?
Up to 12 per request. If your project needs more, send a second request or write to jorge@tlsanmartin.com and we will group them.
How long do samples take to arrive?
They leave Elda within 3–5 business days of your request; transit time depends on destination. You receive a tracking code when the parcel is dispatched.
Do you ship outside the EU?
Yes, worldwide, via DHL or UPS. For non-EU destinations the parcel travels as commercial samples of no commercial value; see how to declare leather samples at customs.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum on stock articles: one hide or a thousand. Embossed articles must be consulted first. Our guide on sample-to-bulk consistency explains what to agree in writing.
Can I request a colour that is not in the library?
Yes: request the nearest article and add the colour reference in the notes. Colour matching is quoted per project.
Which animals and finishes can I see?
Goat, calf, sheep and cow; napa, patent, metallic, embossed, printed, washed, suede, pull-up and natural finishes. Chrome-free articles are marked in the library.