Suede and Leather Facts
Leather and suede continues to be a popular choice for consumers because of its unique feel and smell. Leather and suede can be defined as a fashion item having the unique qualities of being elegant, eternally chic and worn by rich and poor alike. Suede is produced from the inside of a hide or skin and is enhanced through buffing with high speed abrasive covered wheels. Leather is the outside of a hide, with the hair or wool removed. It exhibits a smooth appearance. Suede and leather can be made from a number of skins including sheep skin, shearling, pig skin, cowhide and lamb skin. The skins can be coated with a pigment or dyed directly into the skin with aniline dye. Smooth soft aniline dyed leather is referred to as naked skins or Cuir Savage. NuBuck leather is normally smooth leather which is buffed to produce a light nap. Suede and leather can be dyed or coated with any color including metallic. The skin dyes can be applied uniformly or antiqued with a mottled or erratic color pattern. Leather and suede is used for all types of women’s, men’s and children’s wear. The price can vary depending on the quality of the skin and styling.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 April 2006 )
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