Effective date: 10 November 2025
Philton Leather – Returns & Refund Policy
At Philton Leather, we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Please read our returns policy carefully before sending anything back.
- When returns are accepted
You can return your order if:
- The wrong item was supplied.
- The product is defective or damaged on delivery.
- The item does not match its online description.
Because leather is a natural product, variations in colour, grain, and texture are normal and not considered defects.
- Timeframe
- Returns must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving your order.
- Email sales@philton.co.za with your order number, photos, and reason for the return.
- Product condition
To qualify for a return:
- Items must be unused, uncut, and unaltered.
- Hides must be flat and unbent – never folded or creased.
- Kits must be complete and in original packaging.
- Products showing signs of use or damage cannot be refunded.
- Packaging for returns
- Leather hides must be rolled, not folded, and securely wrapped for protection.
- Packages must prevent moisture and damage during transport.
- Returns damaged due to poor packaging cannot be accepted.
- Shipping and handling costs
- If Philton Leather supplied the wrong or damaged item, we’ll cover the return shipping.
- For all other returns (e.g. ordering the wrong item, incorrect size, or too much leather), shipping is at your own cost, and a 20% handling fee will apply.
- The handling fee covers inspection, repackaging, and administrative costs.
- Please use a trackable courier service; we can’t be held responsible for lost or damaged parcels.
- Refunds and replacements
- Returns are inspected upon arrival.
- Approved refunds are processed within 7–10 business days using the original payment method.
- You can also choose a replacement or store credit.
- Delivery fees and handling charges are non-refundable unless the return was due to an error by Philton Leather.
- Non-returnable items
- Cut-to-size, custom orders, and clearance items cannot be returned unless faulty.
- Contact us
For any questions or return requests:
sales@philton.co.za
012 803 8815
322 Alwyn Street, Waltloo, Pretoria, 0180, South Africa