Classifications
What are the 2 types of leather we have in our assortment?
Full grain + Nubuck
Liming, Tanning, Dyeing, Finishing
Do leathers look and feel different on a piece in your Gallery versus on a swatch or a new sofa?
Yes
How can you regularly maintain and care for your leather pieces?
Dusting and Conditioning
Where are all of our leathers made?
Italy
Has full grain leather been altered by sanding or buffing?
No
Which stage often refers to as "re-tanning" the leather?
Dyeing
Using a ________ or your hand to warm the leather can help to move oils and waxes around to repair scratches.
soft white cloth
What is the darkening or lightening, softening, and sheen that develops through use and exposure of natural leather to oils over time?
Patina
Name the 4 types of Italian leathers we offer in our assortment.
Berkshire, Brompton, Cavallino, Veneto
Which leather looks similar to suede but is more durable?
Nubuck
T/F: With leather, each hide is one of a kind and will absorb dye differently.
True
T/F: We do not warn clients that there might be natural characteristics in their leather.
False: We do let clients know to expect natural characteristics.
What is the stretching of leather, which happens over time to the hide similar to our own skin?
Puddling
Name one type of speciality leather we have in our assortment.
Italian Cortino, Hair-on-Hide, Yeti and Curly Shearling
What are the three types of full grain leather we have in our assortment?
Italian Berkshire, Italian Brompton, Italian Cavallino
What does CFA stand for, and what does it mean?
Following the dyeing process, our leather team receives a cutting of each lot of leather from the tannery. This cutting is called a CFA or Cutting for Approval.
How do we highlight the natural characteristics of leather in the production process?
By applying a translucent finish called Aniline.
T/F: Sunlight affects all types of natural leathers.
True
When deciding a client's leather selections you should discuss the client's _____________.
Aesthetic and lifestyle
What type of Nubuck leather is in our assortment?
Italian Veneto
The art of making leather has been practiced for more than _______ years.
7,000
Insect bites, healed scratches, healed scars, veins, wrinkles, grain variations
T/F: If leather stretches in an upholstered piece, that means the client has not properly taken care of the piece.
False: leather stretches over time through use.
If a customer is seeking a classic, timeless leather, this leather is a great option as the hides have been minimally processed to bring out variation and natural characteristics.
Brompton