Leather’s tale is as old as humanity itself. It’s enduring appeal as a luxury material lies in its rich history, meticulous production process, quality gradations, and timeless durability.
Known for its natural features, including durability, leather is one of the most desirable textile products due to its durability, comfort, beauty, and luxurious softness. It becomes even more beautiful over time, as its ability to patina enhances its appearance. Available in many different styles, grades, and colors, leather is one of the most diversified natural textiles. There are various grades of leather – full-grain, top-grain, nabuck, genuine, and the quality of the origins and processes determines its luxury status.
Today’s high-quality leather epicenter is Italy, which has remained the world’s premier maker of fine leather for more than 500 years. Leather’s versatile yet distinct aesthetic allows for various interpretations, making it a favorite among designers.
Top grain is the second highest grade of leather, the first being full grain. The leather is named top grain because the very top layer is sanded, buffed or shaved off to eliminate inherent imperfections.
Pigmentation or staining gives the leather an attractive final look. This also makes top grain leather smoother and more flexible than full grain leather. Although this type of leather is strong and durable, it tends to stretch permanently over time.
Nabuck is Top Grain Leather which has not been processed but the surface has been brushed and polished so that the short protein fibres produce a velvet surface.
Similar to suede, but more precious, the lush surface will change shade when you run your hand over it. Stronger and thicker than suede it can be white or coloured and dyed.
Embossed leather is leather with artificial patterns imprinted on the natural grain of animal skin using heat and high pressure. Typically, steel plates with different engraved designs are used to create embossed leather for a variety of applications, including upholstery and accessories.
The most common types of embossing include blind embossing, gold embossing, and color imprinting.
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Embossing is a unique way to add depth and dimension to the leather surface. The embossing process compresses the leather grain structure. creating a three-dimensional effect.
The padding adds a softer layer to the leather to improve comfort and at the same time to make any object or surface look more elegant. The perforation process cuts holes into the surface of the leather at regular intervals. The result is a better transpiration while adding interesting pattern decorations.
Using hi-tech machines, made especially for the needs of embroidering leather, allows to add extra detail to any leather product, bringing the personalization to a higher level.
