ABOUT LEATHER

Aniline Leather -
A leather dyed with pure aniline dyes rather than pigments. This transparent dye completely pentrates the hide with color, allowing the natural grain to show through while protecting the surface.

Aniline Dye -
Translucent dyes which do not camoflauge marks, but color the hde and bring out the natural character of the leather, much like a stain on wood.

Aniline Plus Leather -
Leather that has beenaniline dyed and finished with a clear topcoat to ensure more protection against spills and stains. Also known as semi-aniline.

Antiquing -
A method of aging the appearance of a hide by the application of a darker color over a lighter color, creating dramatic highlights.

Buffing -
A mechanical process that reduces the appearance of surface blemishes from leather hides. Leather that is not buffed is called "full grain" because the natural grain retains its markings and characteristics.

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