| Image | Hermès leather name | Flexibility (0-5) | Fineness (0-5) | Description | on production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Veau Barenia (Barenia Calf) | 3 | 0 | This leather was originally used by the brand for crafting saddles. It is a very high quality calf leather with just the right hardness and a very smooth texture. Furthermore, this leather is entirely scratch resistant and water resistant which makes it ideal for year round wearing. Its main drawback is that it has a tendency of developing patina after extensive use. | |
 | Veau Box (Box Calf) | 5 | 0 | The oldest type of leather used in Hermès bags. Its smooth finish allows scratches to blend into the material over time with light buffing and create an almost mirror-like texture. As with most leathers, be very cautious when handling this bag in rainy weathers as water marks will stain the bag. | |
 | Veau Chamonix (Chamonix Calf) | 5 | 0 | The Chamonix leather can be compared to the box calf variant but in matte finish. Like box calf, it is very smooth, but thanks to the matte finish, it is more scratch resistant and not as shiny. Be cautious when handling this bag around water as it will stain the bag permanently. | |
 | Veau Togo (Togo Calf) | 3 | 3 | Made from male calf leather, Togo is known for its fair softness and grain size. Ever since its introduction in 1997, this leather has gained much popularity for its convenience. Indeed, it is entirely scratch resistant with a smooth and fine texture. It is developed in a wide array of product from bags to accessories. | |
 | Veau Derma (Derma Calf) | 1 | 1 | Introduced in 2004, this leather is known for its thinness and smooth texture. It also features a matte finish and very soft to the touch. | |
 | Veau Epsom (Epsom Calf) | 4 | 1,5 | Introduced in 2003, this processed male calf is embossed which means that the pattern pressed into the leather is not the actual grain. This process gives the bag a laminated appearance that is rigid and structured. Due to its popularity and conveniency, it is developed in a wide array of product from bags to accessories. | |
 | Veau Evercalf (Evercalf Calf) | 1,5 | 0,5 | Male calf leather known for its softness. Also features a matte finish and smooth texture. | |
 | Veau Evercolor (Evercolor Calf) | 3,5 | 3,5 | First appeared in 2013, this male calf leather has been developed in small leather items such as wallets. Features a firm and matte texture. | |
 | Veau Grain d'H (Grain d'H Calf) | 4 | 1 | Introduced in 2012, the Grain d’H Calfskin is a processed male calf leather with a finely structured press. Used on a range of Hermès products including bags and wallets. The small grain size on the leather provides a soft yet textured feel. Resistant against scratches. | |
 | Veau Grainé (Grained Calf) | 4 | 1,5 | Discontinued male calf leather known its thin press and matte texture. Veau Epsom is its successor. | |
| Veau Grainé Courchevel (Courchevel Grained Calf) | 4 | 1,5 | Similar to Epsom, the Courchevel Grained Calf leather offers a very even grain. It is glossier and darker at the top part of the gain than the Epsom. Very lightweight, easy to carry. Many tarnishes, spills, and other marks are easy to clean. | ||
| Veau Grainé Lisse (Shiny Grained Calf) | 4 | 1,5 | Male calf leather known for its thin press luster. It was developed to become the successor of the Courchevel and Veau Grainé. Discontinued leather, the Veau Epsom is its successor. | ||
 | Veau Grizzly (Grizzly Calf) | Male calf rawhide also known as Nubuck. The coat on the surface has a short trimming to a velvet finish. | |||
 | Veau Gulliver (Gulliver Calf) | 1.5 | 1.5 | The Gulliver leather was discontinued in 1999, but reintroduced to the market in 2005 under the new name Swift. The leather features a fine grain which is incredibly soft to touch and has the ability to reflect light. However, it is prone to scratches but small scratches are easily removed by a gentle swipe of your fingers. | |
 | Veau Negonda (Negonda Calf) | 3 | 3.5 | Male calf leather introduced in 2007 and mainly developed in the Garden Party lineup. The leather is characterized by large grains and a medium hardness. Great leather for bags which are going to be used quite heavily because of its toughness. | |
 | Veau Sikkim (Sikkim Calf) | 3 | 1 | Bull calf leather with slight luster and a soft texture. Features small grains making it less prone to scratches. Available in limited designs and colours. | |
 | Veau Sombrero (Sombrero Calf) | 5 | 0 | Introduced in 2011, Veau Sombrero is made from male calf leather. Features a smooth and delicate texture with a brilliant matte finish. It is known for its skin-like gentle texture and firmness. | |
 | Veau Swift (Swift Calf) | 3 | 1 | The successor of Gulliver leather. Male calf leather known for its fair softness and smooth texture. Introduced in 2006, this leather obtains superb coloring. | |
 | Veau Tadelakt (Tadelakt Calf) | 5 | 0 | Made from male calf leather, Veau Tadelakt has a smooth and delicate texture aswell as a brilliant glossy finish. Brings out the leather’s richness and beauty over time. | |
 | Veau Troika (Troika Calf) | Crafted from male calf, this leather is best known for its smooth texture and wonderful coat which is full of luster. A rare find, this type of leather is used on very few Hermès bags worldwide. | |||
 | Veau Velours (Velvet Calf) | Also known as Nubuck, the Velvet Leather is crafted from a male calf rawhide. Featuring a coat on the surface, the suede leather is trimmed to a velvet finish. Generally used on accessories and other Hermès products. | |||
 | Vibrato | Currently discontinued, this very delicate and sensitive leather utilized the vertical pattern of dyed mountain goat skin folded in numerous layers and cut. It was developed in a wide color variation. | |||
 | Veau Ardennes (Ardennes Calf) | 4,5 | 3 | Discontinued male calf leather coming from the Ardennes region spreading from Northern France to Southern Belgium. It is known for its pressed processing. The Vache Liégée leather is its successor. | |
 | Vachette Fjord (Fjord Calfskin) | 2,5 | 4 | Male calf leather known for its fair softness and matte texture. Due to its high water resistance out of all cowhides, this leather is also utilized in casual bags such as the Garden Party. | |
 | Vachette Country (Country Calfskin) | 3,5 | 3,5 | A processed female calf leather, the Country Leather is known for its firmness. A relatively new addition to the Hermès leather collection, this leather was only released in 2012. It is mainly used for the Garden Party lineup and offers a strong protection against everyday wear as well as a large grain size for a unique pattern. | |
 | Vache Trekking (Trekking Cow) | 4.5 | 2 | A rare processed male cowhide, the Vache Trekking Leather is known for its fine press. Available since 2009, Hermès developed this leather for use on a select range of bags. Due to the nature of the grain it’s only available in a limited number of colors and is extremely rare to find on a Hermès bag. | |
 | Vache Liégée (Liégée Cow) | 4.5 | 2.5 | Introduced in 2004, Vache Liégée is Cowhide leather containing luster known for its processed press. and is developed mainly for bags in limited colors. | |
 | Vache (Cow) | 5 | 0 | Natural cowhide making this male cowhide very delicate. Known for its maturing color with use and time. | |
 | Toile So H | Canvas material of cotton and wool created by weaving 2 different colors of thread. This material is very light with splendid durability. Developed in the Garden Party line only. | |||
 | Toile Officier | A cotton canvas material utilizing thin thread. Each texture is expressed by a single color of thread. Mainly developed in the Garden Party and Herbags. | |||
 | Toile Jean | A cotton canvas material created by knurling together an indigo colored thread vertically and a thread that has not been dyed horizontally. It is also called a denim material. It is known to be very durable. | |||
 | Toile H | The most basic cotton canvas material developed by Hermès. This material is known for its durability and strength against friction. Each texture is expressed by two different thread colors. | |||
 | Toile GM | A cotton canvas material which is woven more roughly than the Toile H. It was named the GM (Grand Modèle) due to the canvas’ rough texture. Since it is woven, this material is known for its durability and strength against friction. | |||
 | Toile Chevrons | A cotton canvas with a V shape called the Herring Bone, the beauty of the knurling line is heightened. This material is known for its flexibility | |||
 | Taurillon Clémence (Clemence bull-calf) | 2 | 3.5 | Made from baby bull, this leather has been on the scene since the 1980s and is very much a classic material. The heavy leather is extremely durable, offering tough resistance against tarnishing. Be careful when handling around water. | |
 | Crocodile Porosus Mat (Matte Porosus Crocodile) | Created by utilizing wool felt and polishing the spots with machinery, finishing it up with a matte touch. This leather is sourced from saltwater crocodiles inhabiting the brackish waters and originating from Australia and Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore. A very exclusive leather even moreso than its shiny variant. | |||
 | Crocodile Porosus Lisse (Shiny Porosus Crocodile) | Leather created by polishing the spots with agate for a "Lisse Finish". This leather is sourced from saltwater crocodiles inhabiting the brackish waters and originating from Australia and Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore. | |||
 | Crocodile Niloticus Mat (Matte Niloticus Crocodile) | Leather created by utilizing wool felt and polishing the spots with machinery, finishing it up with a matte touch. Sourced from crocodiles originating from Nile River regions in Africa such as Zimbabwe. | |||
 | Crocodile Niloticus Lisse (Shiny Niloticus Crocodile) | Leather created by polishing the spots with agate for a Lisse finish. Leather sourced from crocodiles originating from the Nile River regions in Africa such as Zimbabwe. | |||
 | Lézard Naturel (Natural Lizard) | Lizard leather made its first appearance in the 2007 Fall / Winter collection. Very exclusive leather and mostly used on smaller items. | |||
 | Lézard (Lizard) | Processed lizard skin mainly originating from Southeast Asia. High class leather known for its beautifully lined spots and charming luster. | |||
 | Lainage | Discontinued material which made its appearance in the 2006 Fall Winter Paris Collection. A wool material which made an impression with its plaid print also called the Karo. It is known for its lightness and durability. | |||
 | Feutre | A wool material with superb cushioning and heat retention properties. It is known for its soft touch and warmth. Mainly developed on smaller accessories. | |||
 | Dalmatien | 2.5 | 3.5 | This unique leather is dyed twice to create the Dalmatian print. It exists in white/black/white (Dalmatian 101) and white/black (Dalmatian 102) colors. | |
 | Crinolin | A material with luster created by weaving together hemp and hair of a horse’s tail. It is known for its lightness and durability and is currently discontinued. | |||
 | Chèvre Myzore (Myzore Goatskin) | 3 | 2.5 | Introduced in 2002, this male mountain goat leather is known for its fair softness and grain size. Developed mainly in smaller items and Birkin 25. | |
 | Chèvre Coromandel (Coromandel Goatskin) | 3 | 3 | A strong and resilient goathide leather, this is the perfect option for those who plan to use their Hermès bag on a regular basis. Very resistant against scratches. | |
 | Buffle Sindhu (Sindhu Buffalo) | 3 | 3.5 | Introduced by Hermès in 2007, the Buffalo Sindhu Leather is crafted from the hide of a water buffalo. It is ideal for heavy use and is very resistant against scratches. | |
| Buffle Pondichéry (Pondichéry Buffalo) | 2.5 | 2 | Introduced in 2009, Buffle Pondichéry is crafted from water buffalos originating the region along the East Coast of Southern India. It is known for its fair softness. | ||
| Buffle Gala (Gala Buffalo) | 2.5 | 2 | Leather of water buffalo known for its fair softness. Due to this leather’s characteristics, it is only developed in smaller items and accessories only. | ||
 | Buffle (Buffalo) | 2.5 | 4.5 | Buffalo leather known for its fair softness and rough grain size. Very resistant to water, it is also widely utilized in casual bags such as the Garden Party line. | |
 | Autruche (Ostrich) | Ostrich leather sourced from South Africa and Australia. Its dotted design comes from plucking the animal's feathers. The leather skin darkens when it comes into contact with skin oils and lightens when exposed to light. | |||
 | Alligator Mississippiensis Mat (Matte Mississippiensis Alligator) | Leather sourced from Alligators of the Mississippi region. More commonly found on smaller items such as Birkin 25. | |||
 | Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse (Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator) | Leather sourced from Alligators in the Mississippi region. The shiny finish is obtained by polishing the spots with agate. |
