Leather preparation

Leather preparation

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Leather preparation

sauvage

Leather; Leather preparation

A coloring effect created by blending two similar dyes to create a mottled or marbled appearance.

saddle leather

Leather; Leather preparation

Vegetable-tanned cattlehide leather for harnesses and saddles, usually of a natural tan shade and rather flexible.

retan

Leather; Leather preparation

A second finish added over an underlying tannage.

pure aniline

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather which receives all its color from dyes only and exhibits natural markings and characteristics.

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 ...

naked

Leather; Leather preparation

A leather with no surface, impregnated treatment of finish other than dye matter which might mask or alter the natural state of the leather. Usually reserved for the finest quality skins.