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About Leather

Leather is a natural product that breathes, is warm and durable and has individual characteristics, which make each hide unique. Leather will always bear the marks of its natural origin and these characteristics can show as scratches, growth marks, areas of differing fiber density and hair pore structure. These characteristics in no way detract from the wearing qualities of the leather. With use, it develops a patina, which enhances its beauty.

Types of Leather

Aniline Leather
Aniline leather is the most natural looking leather with the unique surface characteristics of the hide remaining visible. Aniline leather is colored only with dye and not with a surface coating of polymer and pigment. A light surface coating may be applied to enhance its appearance and offer slight protection against spillage's and soiling.

Semi-aniline Leather
Semi-aniline leather is more durable than aniline whilst still retaining a natural appearance. The increased durability is provided by the application of a light surface coating which contains a small amount of pigment. This ensures consistent color and imparts some stain resistance.

Pigmented Leather
Pigmented Leather is the most durable and is used in the majority of furniture upholstery and almost all car upholstery. The durability is provided by a polymer surface coating which contains pigments. The surface coating allows the manufacturer more control over the properties of the leather, e.g. resistance to scuffing or fading.

Nubuck Leather
Nubuck Leather is actually aniline leather, where the surface has been brushed and polished and has a velvet like texture with lush appearance. It is also known as Chaps, Distressed, and Bomber. Like velvet, the textured surface will show a difference in shading when you run your hand over it. Nubuck leather should not be confused with suede or reversed leather.

Ways to identify Nubuck leather
The surface should have a texture similar to velvet. You move your hand across the surface and if it leaves shading traces similar to the effect when you vacuum a carpet in one direction and then in another, it is Nubuck.

Wet your finger and rub it lightly on the surface. The surface will darken and also will dry to a slightly darker shade.

Distinct Features

Sometimes, Nubuck is treated with a Scotchgard chemical, which promotes water and stain resistance.
Exotic texture and sensuous appearance similar to suede, but more durable and carefree.
Rich patina develops with time, enhancing the appearance of the leather.
Unique characteristics and natural markings such as scars enhance the beauty of this natural product.
Color variation throughout hide making each one unique.
Soft, unprotected leather with velvety look and feel.
Pigmented Consistent grain and color.
Minimal natural markings such as scars and scratches.
Considerable resistance to stains and fading.
Most durable and easily maintained of all upholstery materials.
Finished and protected, easiest leather to maintain.

Care and Maintenance

Vacuum weekly to remove airborne particles.
Avoid direct sunlight, as this leather has no fade resistance.
Keep 12" away from direct heat sources.
Use Leather Master nubuck cloth routinely, or depending on use. The nubuck cloth will remove any soil and keep up the nap or sueded effect.
Periodically use Leather Master nubuck spray to help repel liquids.
Blot excess liquids with a dry cloth. Wash areas with Leather Master nubuck or soft cleaner.
Let area air dry or blow dry with medium heat from a hair dryer. Brush with nubuck cloth.
If oil absorbs into the leather, apply cornstarch by rubbing it in with a finger. Let it sit for 4-6 hours. Vacuum excess powder, then wash with nubuck cleaner. Dry and brush
The Nubuck cloth will remove any soil in turn with keeping up with the nap or sueded effect.

Goat Suede
Goat Suede is generally the inner side of the hide or skin next to the meat of the animal, buffed to a smooth finish. Suede may also be split from a thick hide. Goat Suede is available in many attractive finishes with different texture.

Various Finishes