![]() Leather that has had its grain removed after tanning (via sanding, splitting, abrasion, etc.) is known as ‘degrained leather’. Leather that has been tanned but hasn’t been finished such leathers are described as being “in the crust”. Regarding suede, this term describes treatment to prevent shredding or the rubbing off of fibres. Leather, suede or fabric that has been treated so that colour or dye doesn’t rub off. The rubbing off of colour on poorly dyed leather The colouring matter that rubs off poorly dyed leather. It is then pigmented and embossed with an artificial grain and sprayed with a sealer topcoat. It has very fine pores, it’s durable, and has a characteristic finish.Ĭorrected grain refers to the hide having its top grain layer sanded down to minimise flaws. Leather made from the tight, firm shell portion of horse butts. Used to describe leathers that have had more than one tanning agent to treat them, for example, chromium and vegetable. ![]() Leather that has been tanned using chromium salts and/or chromium sulphates to make the leather soft and supple and also to prevent discolouration.ĬOMBINATION TANNAGE/ COMBINATION TANNED – Made from sheep hides or lambskin, chamois leather is usually tanned with oils and is very soft and flexible. Cattle hide is the skin that comes from cattle/cows.Ī suede split, which is trimmed and bent around the edges, leaving the best and most usable part, or the centre of the hide. Taken from the skin of calves, calfskin leather has a fine grain and smooth surface the leather is also generally more lightweight and thinner than cow's hide.Ī general term used to describe the leather used in travel bags and suitcases.Ī hide is animal skin which is treated for human use, for example, to make leather. “Bycast” or “Bi-cast” leather is made with split leather backing and a surface layer of polyurethane (PU), which is then embossed. The process of removing/sanding the top grain layer via an abrasive or bladed cylinder often carried out by a machine. Leather that has been abraded it is the process of buffing/sanding down the top grain to smooth off imperfections. ![]() Two different ways to describe a leather/grain that has been gently brushed to create a soft nap or fuzzy texture when making suede or nubuck leather The unique tanning process makes belting leather one of the strongest and stiffest leathers around.īlue split comes from the hide that has been split into several layers and treated with chromium during the tanning process, which gives it a bluish colour.īoardy is a term used to describe leather, which is stiff or not pliable.īonded leather, otherwise known as reconstituted leather, is made from leather fibres/scraps that have been glued together to create a leather sheet. Generally a heavy weight, full–grain leather, which was originally manufactured to create pulley belts during the industrial revolution. This is the leather that covers the outside of a baseball – according to the Official Baseball Rules, “two strips of white horsehide or cowhide, tightly stitched together”.īelly grain refers to leather split from the part of the hide that covers the underside of the animal. This weathered look is often found to be appealing to some customers instead of the leather looking shiny and brand new. Overall it is a material that offers a nice feel and draw, accepts dye readily and reveals the grain of the hide.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. ![]() Though dry English Bridle leather has more in common with latigo than with other natural finish cow hides that most commercial straps are made from. The hides can be had with a relatively ‘dry’ finish so as not to feel like latigo. The different forumlas that are used will give the leather a different feel and draw, particularly concerning the waxy/oily feel. Similar to latigo, each tannery will have its own formulas for tanning the hide, creating variations between the types of hides that are ordered. Upon completition the leather will be stiff, though with the proper care and an ample amount of break-in time it will become soft and supple with a lot of strength. After the dying process, the leather is then hot stuffed with pre determined amounts of spew on the grain and flesh, giving it the English feel. It is dyed in drums in order to develop deep, consistent colors with waxes and tallows. English Bridle leather is an authentic vegetable tanned cowhide/steerhide that is made from the highest quality English animals and products.
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