We select only the "heart of the skin" for our Triple A covers. All skins are chrome-tanned to resist delamination in both oil and latex paints. The skin is hand sewn and epoxy set on a heavy-duty, solvent-resistant phenolic core.*Naturally absorbent for the finest paint pickup and release. *Excellent with oil based paints and stains. Special Order item, usually ships in 5 to 9 business days. Not returnable for credit or exchange.