Contract Tanning Services
Thank you for your interest in our contract tanning program for alligator and crocodile skins. Your journey of having your alligator or crocodile made into a beautiful finished product begins here.
Why Choose Us?
American Tanning and Leather LLC supplies tanned alligator and crocodile leather to the top luxury brands and fashion houses worldwide, as well as esteemed western boot giants and accessory manufactures. We process more than 30,000 alligator and crocodile skins per year. We specialize in supplying tanned skins for the luxury leather market, and because we tan your skins with our skins, we pass this specialized tanning service on to you. Please carefully read and review each section below where many of our frequently asked questions are addressed in great detail. Any additional questions can be answered by contacting our office.
Step-By-Step Instructions
We have outlined step-by-step instructions to ensure your alligator hide arrives in the best condition for a beautiful tanning result. Our team is committed to ensuring an easy process from start to finish, so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
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1. Tanning Cost and Lead Times
Please review our estimated tanning costs chart HERE. Our current wait time is approximately 8-12 months. For updates on your hide, feel free to reach out to us directly.
2. Prepare your hide
Make sure your alligator skin is properly salted and cured and the CITES tag is attached to the skin before sending it for tanning. You can find detailed instructions and tips on how to prep your skin by visiting this guide.
3. Choose your color and finish
Select the finish and color for your hide from our available options here. Please note that any color not listed on this page is considered a custom choice, and a surcharge of $400 per skin will apply for such selections.
4. Fill our required forms
Print and complete the required paperwork found here. Ensure your handwriting is clear and legible, as the provided details will be our only means of contacting you. Double-check that your information is accurate, and if your contact details change during the tanning process, please notify us.
5. Ship your skin
Follow the detailed instructions for properly packaging and sending your hide to the tannery. Make sure to carefully review and complete each step outlined in the shipping guidelines. You can find the full instructions here. Once your skin has been received by us, you will receive an email confirmation with your contract tanning details and a receipt for your deposit.
6. Await completion
Review the cost and lead times here. Feel free to contact us with any questions or updates. While waiting for your leather to be finished, we recommend planning your project with your finished piece. Leather makers often have waitlists and require time to design before crafting your item, so getting ahead of this will ensure a smoother process. You can view a list of talented leather makers here.
7. Final payment and shipping
Once your leather is complete, we will contact you using the email provided on your paperwork. A final invoice will be sent, and upon payment, your leather will be shipped to the address provided on your paperwork. It's crucial that your contact information is accurate and up to date, so please notify us of any changes while your hide is with us to ensure a smooth process.
8. Enjoy
We hope you love your finished leather. We would be thrilled if your choose to use our services again or recommend us to others. Your support is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing AMTAN!
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Prepping & Shipping Your Skins
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Important Do's & Don'ts
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Color & Finish Choices
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Required Forms
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Tanning Cost & Lead Times
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After The Tannery
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Schedule Pick Up/ Drop Off
We are happy to have you pick up your finished leather or drop off your raw hide. Please understand an appointment to do so is required, and reaching out directly to us is the best way to do so. We are open M-F, and pick up/ drop off times are from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Use the form below to reach us directly about scheduling an appointment.
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Why Choose AMTAN?
Customer Testimonials
Francesca Ritiche – Teton Leather
"Hunting is such a personal and memorable experience -I know that my job as an artist is to preserve and revitalize that experience in a way that my clients can treasure every day. American Tanning has consistently been my #1 recommendation because my products can only be as good as the material I start with. Other tanneries have sent my clients gators with dye that transfers, inconsistencies in thickness and dull appearance. As an artist and company owner I cannot emphasize enough the importance of quality from start to finish. American Tanning has been a gem and pivotal resource in raising the bar on quality and consistency in the world of luxury leather."
Alexandra Knight
"As a designer, I encourage all of our hunters to use American Tanning for their tanning needs. They are professional, have the best processes and the overall experience is far better than any of the other tanneries around. We use their skins for our premium products and have been working with the Plott family for over 20 years. I have worked with many hunters who have not used them and often the skins are unusable for our products because they are stiff, not tanned evenly or only offer black or brown. American Tanning goes above and beyond for their products resulting in a positive customer experience with a premium product result. I would not trust any other tannery with your skins and we encourage all of our clients to avoid the disappointments down the road and make the right decision first!"
Sal Maida - Maida’s Boots
"Every customer that walks in our store or calls on the phone before alligator season and ask about having a pair of boots made from an alligator they shot we only recommend American Tanning. We feel the tanning that is done in your facility is a much tighter grain. Therefore when we pull the alligator around the last (form for the boots) you still see definition between the tile and the skin between the tiles."
Wendy Henry - Back at the Ranch Boots
"I recommend American Tanning to my customers because they consistently deliver the best tanning results in the industry. I tell clients “you get what you pay for” - and that is quality with AMTAN."