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natural grain

Leather; Leather preparation

A leather that displays its original grain.

nubuck

Leather; Leather preparation

A leather whose surface has been buffed and brushed to create a soft, velvety effect. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using ...

oil tanned

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather that is tanned using oils to create a very soft, pliable finish.

patent leather

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather with a glossy impermeable finish produced by successive coats of drying oils, varnish, or synthetic resins.

patina

Leather; Leather preparation

The aura or luster that develops in a quality piece of leather with age.

perforated

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather in which a pattern of small holes is stamped using a die.

pigmented leather

Leather; Leather preparation

Leather that has been coated with a flat surface color on top of or instead of the usual dye finish. Leather is usually pigmented to add durability and hide natural blemishes.

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