Describes the behavior of leather that has been treated with oils, waxes, and dyes in such a way that when the leather is pulled or stretched (i.e. on upholstery), the finish becomes lighter in the stretched …

& CEN definitions) <material> leather or split leather whose wearing surface has been mechanically finished to produc.

Leather is an ancient, durable material created through a process of tanning animal rawhide to preserve it and make it pliable when dry. Many features of natural leather make it superior to synthetic …

Leather made from the top layer of the hide or skin. For a more detailed explanation of the full grain and split layers created during the manufacturing process see our fact sheet ‘How is Leather Made?’.

· Chrome tanned leather has been used extensively since the early 1900s for a vast range of leather products.

ANTIQUE DISTRESSED GRAIN: Antique distressed leather, or leather grain, is any type of leather, which has been treated to age the appearance of the material to give it an antique or vintage look.

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