Walter Reginald Group Ltd

Walter Reginald: a London leather wholesaler trading since 1948

Walter Reginald Group Ltd is a family-run leather wholesaler based in Hounslow, west London, that has been stocking and supplying leather since 1948. The company sells both online and from its warehouse, and describes itself as serving large brands, independent firms, retailers and direct consumers. Its range covers finished leathers, sheepskins and suedes intended for garments, footwear, leather goods, handbags, interiors, upholstery and costumes.

The business states that it holds over 500 different types of leather and operates without a minimum order quantity, with shipping offered both within the UK and internationally. Customers can book an appointment to visit the west London warehouse.

Hide types and finishes in the catalogue

The range is organised by animal origin and by finish. By origin, the catalogue lists cowhide, lamb skins, pig skins, goat skins and shearling. By finish, it covers smooth nappa, grain, suede, nubuck, metallics, patent, vegtan and printed leathers. The company also lists exotic skins such as crocodile, stingray, ostrich and snake, as well as fish skins.

• Cowhide: from soft plongé and Moto skins for garments to heavier upholstery hides.
• Lamb skins: presented as the UK's largest range of lamb skins, from super-soft qualities upwards.
• Pig skins: soft, lightweight and large-format skins.
• Goat skins: a spectrum of goat suedes.
• Shearling: Toscana, Tigrado and Merino wool options.
• Nappa: soft, smooth skins for garments, accessories and footwear.
• Suede and nubuck: velvety suede and nubuck combining a full nappa hide with a velvety texture.
• Printed and embossed: printed leathers and embossed finishes.
• Metallics and patent: metallic foils and embossed effects, plus high-shine patent leather.
• Vegtan: vegetable-tanned leathers positioned for wet-moulding and similar uses.

Applications: fashion, footwear, accessories and upholstery

The company groups its offer by end use. For fashion, it supplies designers and has done so for decades. For upholstery, it offers large full hides suited to sofas and interior furnishings. For accessories, it develops a range of cow, pig, lamb and goat finishes. For footwear, it works with independent designers and mainstream brands. The same materials are also presented as suitable for leather goods, handbags and costumes.

Bespoke development and technical advice

Beyond stock sales, Walter Reginald states that it develops bespoke and unique leather finishes and offers a bespoke matching and development service. The company also says it advises customers on the best leather options for their project. Its published material includes educational content on how leather is made and where it comes from, and it maintains a leather buying guide.

Popular lines and indicative prices

The catalogue highlights a set of popular leathers with price ranges per item. At the time of writing this profile, the listed lines included Lamb Nappa (£0.60–£40.00), Goat Suede (£0.60–£32.00), Capri Semi-Aniline Goat (£0.60–£21.00), Croc-Print Basane (£0.60–£50.00), Iridescent Croc embossed Calf (£0.60–£80.00), Patent Cow (£0.60–£72.00), Fish skins (£7.50) and Denim Rose (£0.60–£65.00).

Customer feedback and reviews

The site quotes several customer comments praising quick turnaround and delivery, professional and helpful service, traceable high-quality leather and responsiveness to enquiries. It also directs readers to Trustpilot to read the rest of its reviews. These are individual testimonials rather than an aggregate rating.

Warehouse visits and purchasing

Customers can book an appointment to visit the west London warehouse, where the company says it welcomes visitors. Purchases can be made online or in store, and the site lists a broad set of payment methods including American Express, Apple Pay, Bancontact, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Maestro, Mastercard, MB WAY, PayPal, Satispay, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa.