LEATHER 101
A velvety brushed leather made from the split or inner layer of the hide often used in garments and linings
Suede
What typically consists of a cloth base layer that’s affixed with a synthetic top layer. Some of them have a polyurethane (PU) top layer, whereas others have a vinyl top layer
Faux Leather
What is Vegan Leather?
It is a marketing term and any material that is not of animal origin can be labelled as ‘vegan’.
A material that has been made from leather dust, clippings and leather shavings bonded together with a base substance – usually synthetic.
Bonded Leather
What is 100% Italian Leather
Duluth
Is made with split leather backing and a surface layer of polyurethane (PU), which is then embossed.
BYCAST LEATHER
3 Types of leather grains :
Top Grain, Full Grain, Corrected Grain
Catchers in baseball became the first to adopt gloves in what year ?
Beginning in 1860,
Leather that has been “stamped” with a design or artificial texture under very high pressure.
EMBOSSED LEATHER
What makes it the best?
The tanning methods are natural, using vegetable ingredients. That’s why Italian leather is so resistant, elastic and smooth.
And last but not least the special nuances that make this kind of leather immediately recognizable and unique.
What is top grain leather?
It is produced from the hide but the outermost layer is sanded off so that any imperfection or irregularities are removed.
The process of die cutting small holes to form a pattern. The holes can vary in size, density and pattern
Perforated
Are animals killed for leather?
No, hides come from animals raised for food. This accounts for 99% of the world’s leather.
Leather that has a light finish applied, usually with pigments. The natural grain surface can still be seen but it less susceptible to soiling and easier to care for than aniline leather.
Semi-aniline leather
Why is it called “Italian leather”?
Because the process of vegetables tanning has been invented in the Tuscan tanneries, where it is still used.
It's made in Italy
Leather will develop hints of aging that manifest in the form of a lighter, faded appearance.
Patina
Leather which has not been altered beyond hair removal. It is the most genuine of leathers, retaining all of the hide’s original texture and markings. The hide’s best, strongest and most durable layer.
FULL GRAIN
Even though leather footwear had been produced for thousands of years, the first shoelace was produced in what year
1790
Used to describe the softness of leather. We use the term “feel.”
Hand
The leather has been treated with tannin-rich plant extracts. It is a thick leather characterized by its robust and natural finish – you would find the hide’s natural fibers visible on the finished product.
Vegetable Tanned Leather
A hide which has only been treated to preserve it prior to tanning
Raw Hide
GOLF BALLS WERE ONCE MADE FROM LEATHER BALLS STUFF WITH?
FEATHERS
Leather has experienced widespread popularity since what year.
3000 BC
A broad term that is used to describe leather that is usually multi toned and has the appearance of being aged or antiqued with a nice warm patina.
Distressed Leather
The process of ________ tanning has been invented in the Tuscan tanneries, where it is still used.
Vegetable