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Leather Descriptions
Full Aniline Leather
  • Refers to the finest open grain, top-grain leather hides, that have been emersed in aniline dye only
  • Always made from premium-quality hides, (the surface of a full-grain hide has not been mechanically altered)
  • Susceptible to fading and stains; will feature a noticeable natural grain pattern, range marks, barbed wire scars, wrinkles, scratches and brands, however, this leather can be protected and will need protection when exposed to an active environment
  • The natural surface markings are not concealed, but accentuated for charm and uniqueness
  • The softest, most luxurious and natural-looking leather
  • Un-retouched, resulting in subtle color and shading differences from hide to hide
  • Generally more expensive than other types of leather
Semi-Aniline Leather
  • High quality, high-value aniline dyed leather
  • Soft and beautiful; durable and practical
  • Often top coated with clear sealant and light pigmentation to enhance stain resistance
  • Two- to three-tone color variations more than full aniline
  • Noticeable fewer range marks and grain pattern
  • Is susceptible to fading, but more resistant to stains than full / pure aniline
Nubuck Leather
  • High quality, top-grain leather, lighter buffed or sanded to a velvety, suede-like nap
  • Sensitive to fading and stains; requires more maintenance and will feature noticeable range marks, barbed wire scars, wrinkles, scratches, and brands
  • Soft and beautiful, stronger and more durable than suede, which is produced from lower quality split-grain leather
Pigmented Leather
  • Degrees of topcoat pigmentation (protection) varies in this category from light to heavy
  • Least likely top-grain leather to fade or stain
  • Sanded surface and an embossed pattern create a highly uniform and consistent texture
  • Coated with clear sealant to enhance stain resistance
  • Opaque dyes create rich and uniform coloration that minimize natural marks and scars
  • Excellent durability with minimal maintenance with highly protected pigmented leathers
Pigmented Leather
  • Refers to full top grain leathers that derives color from dyes, waxes and oils used in tanning
  • These wax and oil pull up leathers can, by design, become lighter in shade and tone around pulled corners and edges after upholstering
  • The pulled upholstered areas immediately take on a beautiful aged look that should have taken years to create
  • Sensitive to light and heat
  • Generally lower maintenance as the waxes and oils tend to act as a top coat protectant
Pigmented Leather
  • The latest and “hottest” introduction to the world of leather
  • Artisan hand-applied, multi-layered, multi-color dyed leather
  • Creating spectacular depth of colors, much like a beautiful “fresco” faux painted wall
  • Sensitive to light and chemicals, but super soft to the touch
  • Lightly top coated with opaque sealant meant to enhance the color variances
Color Variation

Color variation is created at the tannery using dye, pigment and spraying techniques; and results in a stunning look and feel which make leather very appealing.

Backbones

These natural furrows appear along the backbone of the hide. These marks are the hallmark of fine natural leather.
Neck and Shoulder Wrinkles

These marks are short and close together. Deep folds in the neck and shoulder area of the hide create these marks. These natural wrinkles are generally associated with the finer more expensive grades of leather.
Brand Marks

These marks, used for identification purposes, are usually not used in
visible areas. However, they can be used to accentuate a unique rustic look.
Healed Scars

Scars on the hide can add character and tell the history of the animal. They are healed scars from barbed wire, thorns, trees and more.