What Is Saffiano Leather?
What Is Saffiano Leather? Saffiano leather is a popular type of leather used in the fashion and luxury goods industries. The term “saffiano” itself refers to the distinctive cross hatch pattern on the surface of leather. This pattern is pressed in to a wax coating during the production process, resulting in a finish which is scratch resistant, water resistant, durable and easy to clean. Regardless of Saffiano’s many practical qualities, it [...]
Mens Wallet Styles
Mens Wallet Styles The most commonly used accessory by men is by far the Wallet. It’s difficult to find a man who doesn’t use either a Wallet or Card Holder to store their bank cards and cash neatly. It’s no surprise then, that there are many different types of Wallet. In this article we will run through some of the most common types that we, as leather goods manufacturers produce. Bi [...]
What Is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
What Is Vegetable Tanned Leather? Leather is a material which has been used in the production of goods and clothing for thousands of years. An often overlooked fact about leather is that it is a natural material and as such, it is perishable. Therefore, there are processes applied to the raw hides to make them production ready and to ensure they are durable. This process is called “tanning”. Commonly, there are [...]
What Is Full Grain Leather?
What Is Full Grain Leather? The finest quality of leather is called Full Grain, and is distinguished from other types of leather as the top layer of the hide. As a result it has a very distinctive and unique pattern, which is in fact the surface of the animal it once belonged to. It has a very tight grain pattern, making it the strongest and most durable natural leather available, along [...]
A Lesson In Leather: Leather Types
A Lesson In Leather: Leather Types The demand for leather goods is ever growing and industry revenue is forecast to reach £59.2 billion by 2018. Consumers are demanding innovative leather products which fit fashion, trend and lifestyle. Full Grain Leather Full Grain is the term used to refer to hides which have not been sanded or buffed to remove imperfections or natural marks on the surface of the hide. Since it has been left in [...]