All leather is not created equal. There are some leather bags that cost a significant amount of money more than others. Have you noticed a difference in the quality of different leather binders? Want to learn more about the different types of leather so that you can make an educated decision when purchasing a leather briefcase? Read on to learn about the different types of leather and some of their characteristics.
Aniline Full Grain: This is the most natural form of leather. This type of leather can feel luxurious, but may suffer damage from soiling or fading from exposure to light. Semi-Aniline: This leather is similar to aniline, but has a pigmented finish that has been applied to the top surface. This improves its resistance to wear.
Pigmented Full Grain: This leather features a protective coating that is designed to cover minor defects in the surface and greatly improve resistance to wear. This finish includes a base coat, a middle coat, and a finish coat.
Pigmented Corrected Grain: This is leather that has had the top surface removed due to serious defects. The leather is then given a finish similar to that used in Pigmented Full Grain, only denser. A grain is then embossed into the leather. Although this type of leather has an extremely uniform surface, flexing can cause it to deteriorate, due to the dense finish coat.
Pigmented Finished Split: This is the result of a thick hide that has been split into two pieces of leather. The finish appears similar to that of Pigmented Corrected Grain. Pigmented Finished Split should not be used as a substitute for full grain leather, as it is a fairly cheap material and is not comparable in quality.
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