Full Grain Leather
Full Grain Leather is the highest quality leather, left untouched and unaltered to preserve its natural surface before dyeing. This leather is highly durable, sourced from the layer beneath the animal's hair, and develops a beautiful patina over time. Full Grain Leather retains natural imperfections like scars and mosquito bites, is water-absorbent, softens, and deepens in color with use.
Top Grain Leather
Top Grain Leather is similar to Full Grain but undergoes surface sanding to remove imperfections, followed by a layer of color coating for a more uniform appearance. However, Top Grain Leather is less durable than Full Grain and tends to crack more quickly than natural leather.
Corrected Grain Leather
Corrected Grain Leather is processed and sanded to eliminate surface imperfections. It is then dyed, embossed with artificial grain patterns, and coated with a thick finish, making it uniform and water-resistant. This type of leather often features consistent and repetitive grain patterns and is commonly used for mass-market products. Corrected Grain Leather is typically made from hides with significant flaws, making it less soft and durable than Full Grain and Top Grain Leather.
Split Leather
Split Leather is made entirely from the second layer of the hide (with the grain layer removed), making it the least durable type of leather (sometimes even more prone to tearing than synthetic leather). This leather is split into grain and flesh layers and is often used to create suede or PU-coated leather and faux leather (Simili) with artificial patterns. This type of leather is prone to cracking over time. When burned, it shrinks like nylon, does not remain water-resistant after prolonged use, and features highly uniform or systematically repeating patterns.
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