What types of leather do we use?

The Art of Leather: Our Materials and Collections

In order to deliver high-end luxury products to our customers, we’re not limited to the one and only peculiar leather. We use several distinct types, depending on what product we develop, the level of protection required, and the aesthetic purpose.

Crazy Horse

This leather is known for its beautiful appearance, softness, strength, and durability. The basic material for Crazy Horse leather is full-grain cowhide. All the magic is made by professionals, who firstly treat the material with wax and then buff it in order to increase water-resistant properties. The process of polishing applied to the leather helps to make it perfectly smooth.

The name “Crazy Horse” is connected with the fact that this leather was widely used for saddle making because of its quality and toughness. It’s easy to clean and care for – if you notice some water drops or spills on your leather accessories, just wipe them away with a napkin. It comes in different colors and hues, able to serve you long and keep its aesthetic design.

We use Crazy Horse leather for our widest range of classy accessories aimed at musicians across all disciplines:

For Brass players: Single, Double, and Triple gig bags (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Pocket Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet), magnetic mutes, valve guards, mouthpiece pouches, and lead pipe holders.

For Woodwind players: Gig bags (Saxophone, Flute), neck straps, neck pouches, and mouthpiece pouches.

For Guitar & Strings: Guitar straps, pick pouches, and bow cases (for Double Bass, Cello, Violin).

For Drummers: Large and compact stick bags, drum key holders.

Tech Accessories: Wireless microphone transmitter pouches (for all instruments).

Lifestyle: City backpacks, waist bags, musician accessory bags, and notebooks.

Detroit

It’s a very stylish and expensive leather, targeted at the most demanding musicians who care a lot about their personal brand. Detroit is characterized by improved elasticity and a beautiful, consistent natural texture. It holds its shape exceptionally well, helping us to give life to many luxury MG Leather Work products which you can use for years in your everyday practice, during gigs, and on tours.

We use Detroit leather for producing:

• Gig Bags: Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Saxophone, and Flute bags.
• Strings Accessories: Double Bass bow quivers and cases.
• Tech Accessories: Wireless transmitter pouches for saxophonists and brass players.
• Conductor Gear: Baton cases.

Flotar

This leather attracts our customers’ attention with its distinct three-dimensional surface. Such a beautiful design goes well with the soft texture, the material's ability to breathe, elasticity, and durability. Usually, it has a matte finish, but it can also feature an attractive semi-gloss look. All MG accessories made of Flotar have beautiful saturated colors and are highly resistant to scratches.

We use Flotar leather for producing:

• Gig Bags: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Saxophone, and Flute bags.
• Everyday Carry: City backpacks and waist bags.
• Percussion: Compact drumstick bags.
• Strings: Bow cases and quivers.

Reptile

For those who want to make a bold statement on stage, we offer the Reptile collection. This is a premium variation of our durable leather that has undergone deep embossing to mimic the exotic texture of reptile skin. It combines the rugged reliability of our standard leathers with a wild, luxurious look that catches the stage lights.

We use Reptile leather for producing:

• Gig Bags: Exclusive Single and Double/Triple Trumpet bags, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet bags.
• Accessories: Magnetic plunger mutes, valve guards, and guitar pick holders.
• Tech Accessories: Wireless transmitter holders for Trumpet, French Horn, and Guitar.

Capra

Very soft Italian leather with such advantages as breathable suede and a pleasant-to-touch texture. It helps us to invent durable, attractive, and soft accessories aimed at high-level protection of the important parts of your instrument. It doesn’t scratch the finish and provides a good grip.

Capra is used primarily for contact-heavy protection, such as:

Guards: French Horn hand guards, Trombone hand/neck guards, and Trumpet valve guards (XL).